Dr. Mark Thomas Vander lugt M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Mark Vander lugt is a pediatric hematologist practicing in ANN ARBOR, MI. Dr. Vander lugt 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. Vander lugt treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Vander lugt 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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