Dr. Irene Eftekhar M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1501 S California Ave Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Irene Eftekhar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Eftekhar 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. Eftekhar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Eftekhar 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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