Dr. Latha Prasannan MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
333 N SANTA ROSA SAN ANTONIO TX, 78207About
Dr. Latha Prasannan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Prasannan 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. Prasannan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Prasannan can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Pondicherry University Jawaharlal Institute 1982
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research 1983
Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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