Sama Farheen Ahsan
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADELPHIA PA, 19104About
Dr. Sama Ahsan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dr. Ahsan 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. Ahsan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Ahsan 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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