Dr. Margaret A Kurth MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2525 Chicago Avenue South Childrens Specialty Minneapolis MN, 55404About
Dr. Margaret Kurth is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Kurth 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. Kurth treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kurth 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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University of Minnesota Medical School 1976
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