Dr. Jessica C Shand MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
601 ELMWOOD AVE ROCHESTER NY, 14642About
Dr. Jessica Shand is a pediatric hematologist practicing in ROCHESTER, NY. Dr. Shand 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. Shand treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shand 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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