Dr. Heather Hawthorne M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Heather Hawthorne is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Hawthorne 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. Hawthorne treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Hawthorne 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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