Dr. Michael Winstead MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
170 MANNING DR CHAPEL HILL NC, 27514About
Dr. Michael Winstead is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Winstead 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. Winstead treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Winstead 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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