Dr. Peter Kurre MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Kurre specializes in the care of children with blood disorders. He has received advanced training in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and directs the B ...
Education and Training
Rheinisch-Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen MD
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cancer, Blood Disorders
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1996
- UNIV/WASH PROG, SEATTLE, WA,, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 1996
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