Dr. Thomas J Fountaine MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
601 ELMWOOD AVE ROCHESTER NY, 14642About
Dr. Thomas Fountaine is a pediatric hematologist practicing in ROCHESTER, NY. Dr. Fountaine 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. Fountaine treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Fountaine 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2010
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- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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