Dr. Phillips Pope Wedemeyer M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
441 Maple Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15218About
Dr. Phillips Wedemeyer is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Wedemeyer 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. Wedemeyer treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Wedemeyer can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1962
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- CONGENITAL EVENTRATION OF THE DIAPHRAGM. A CASE REPORT.
- RESPONSE OF FOUR INBRED TYPES OF MICE TO RELAXIN.
- Resection of metastases in Wilms' tumor: a report of three cases cured of pulmonary and hepatic metastases.
- Echovirus type 18 infection: an unusual exanthem.
- Hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction following group B beta hemolytic streptococcal meningitis in a neonate.
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