Dr. Barkat S Hooda M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1684 Foote Avenue Ext Jamestown NY, 14701About
Dr. Barkat Hooda is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Jamestown, NY. Dr. Hooda 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. Hooda treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Hooda 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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