Dr. Alissa Rachel Kahn M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
703 Main St Paterson NJ, 07503About
Dr. Alissa Kahn is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Paterson, NJ. Dr. Kahn 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. Kahn treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kahn 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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