Dr. Carla Mavourneen Schwalm M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
601 JOHN ST KALAMAZOO MI, 49007About
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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