Dr. Aaron C Pitney MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
9040a Jackson Avenue Mchj-Clp Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Aaron Pitney is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Pitney 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. Pitney treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Pitney 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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