Dr. Jonathan Layne Metts MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
601 5TH ST S ST PETERSBURG FL, 33701About
Dr. Jonathan Metts is a pediatric hematologist practicing in ST PETERSBURG, FL. Dr. Metts 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. Metts treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Metts 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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