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Dr. Carla Mavourneen Schwalm M.D., Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Carla Mavourneen Schwalm M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

3/5(3)
1215 Pleasant St Suite 306 Des Moines IA, 50309
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Dr. Carla Schwalm is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Schwalm 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. Schwalm treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Schwalm 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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Dr. Carla Mavourneen Schwalm M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1215 Pleasant St Suite 306

1215 Pleasant St Suite 306 -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
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New patients: 269-341-6350
Fax: 269-341-8580

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Dr. Carla Mavourneen Schwalm M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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