Dr. Shirley Mary Abraham M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Department Of Pediatrics Msc10 5590, 1 Univer Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Shirley Abraham is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Abraham 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. Abraham treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Abraham 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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