Dr. Alexis Kristine Leonard MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
111 MICHIGAN AVE NW WASHINGTON DC, 20010About
Dr. Alexis Leonard is a pediatric hematologist practicing in WASHINGTON, DC. Dr. Leonard 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. Leonard treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Leonard 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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