Samantha Tania Schaefer MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD TAMPA FL, 33607About
Dr. Samantha Schaefer is a pediatric hematologist practicing in TAMPA, FL. Dr. Schaefer specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Schaefer treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Schaefer can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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