Dr. James B Ford D.O.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1 Perkins Sq C/O Department Of Me Akron OH, 44308About
Dr. James Ford is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Ford 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. Ford treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Ford 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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