Dr. Nicholas Alexander Vitanza M.D.?
Update this Profile
Dr. Nicholas Alexander Vitanza M.D., Doctor
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Nicholas Alexander Vitanza M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook NY, 11794
Write A Review

About

Dr. Nicholas Vitanza is a pediatric hematologist practicing in SEATTLE, WA. Dr. Vitanza 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. Vitanza treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Vitanza can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Nicholas Alexander Vitanza M.D.'s Practice location

4800 SAND POINT WAY NE -
SEATTLE, WA 98105
Get Direction
New patients: 845-559-3679

Practice At Stony Brook University Hospital

Stony Brook University Hospital -
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Get Direction
New patients: 631-444-2754
Fax: 631-444-6031

Dr. Nicholas Alexander Vitanza M.D.'s reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma Helps to Treat Tennis Elbow

    The findings from a new study indicate that the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is better for healing tennis elbow, when compared to the conventional corticosteroids. Platelet-rich plasma is still a controversial treatment for tendon injuries. Tendon injuries take time to heal as the blood supply...

  • Muscular Dystrophy: Cellular Antennae Play Key Role in Muscle Loss

    As humans age, it is common for muscle cells to diminish and be exchanged with fat cells. It is a slow process as one cell after another is exchanged. However, this process quickens when a muscle is injured. The worst case occurs in muscle wasting diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A...

  • Potential Causes of Leukopenia

    IntroductionA decrease in the number of white blood cells (WBCs) is referred to as leukopenia. There are several causes for leukopenia. It may be due to certain drugs, cancer, radiation and chemotherapy for cancer, stem cell transplant, surgery, steroids, or autoimmune disorders. The immune system...

  • How Is Leukemia Diagnosed?

    Leukemia in its early stages may present no signs or symptoms, as these only appear when the leukemia cells have taken over a large number of normal blood cells. A person with leukemia is very lucky indeed if early-stage detection occurs incidentally, through a routine blood test or one done for...

  • Study Finds 3% of Pediatric Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cases Are Transplant Recipients

    Lymphoma is a blood cancer that affects both children and adults.Lymphoma begins its growth in the lymphatic white blood cells of the lymph system. This system is a major warrior in fighting off infections and diseases. It is part of the body’s immunity team.The lymph system loops throughout the...

  • Purpura

    PurpuraPurpura refers to purple-colored spots that are usually seen on the skin, including mucous membranes and other organs. It is also called skin hemorrhages or blood spots.Purpura is usually recognized when there is pooling of blood under the skin due to ruptured small blood vessels. The size of...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILLl

500 17TH AVENUE SEATTLE WA 98122

Head west on Northeast 45th Street 1450 ft
Turn left onto Sand Point Way Northeast (WA 513) 200 ft
Continue straight onto Northeast 45th Street (WA 513) 2559 ft
Continue straight onto Montlake Boulevard Northeast (WA 513) 1.1 mi
Continue straight onto Montlake Boulevard East (WA 513) 1113 ft
Continue straight onto East Montlake Place East 463 ft
Go straight onto East Montlake Place East 275 ft
Continue straight onto 24th Avenue East 1.0 mi
Make a slight left onto 23rd Avenue East 3029 ft
Turn right onto East Madison Street 1502 ft
Turn left onto 19th Avenue 3858 ft
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street 638 ft
Turn right onto 17th Avenue 69 ft
Turn left 102 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

5.0 miSee direction

GROUP HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITALl

201 - 16TH AVENUE EAST SEATTLE WA 98112

Head west on Northeast 45th Street 1450 ft
Turn left onto Sand Point Way Northeast (WA 513) 200 ft
Continue straight onto Northeast 45th Street (WA 513) 2559 ft
Continue straight onto Montlake Boulevard Northeast (WA 513) 1.1 mi
Continue straight onto Montlake Boulevard East (WA 513) 1113 ft
Continue straight onto East Montlake Place East 463 ft
Go straight onto East Montlake Place East 275 ft
Continue straight onto 24th Avenue East 1.0 mi
Make a slight left onto 23rd Avenue East 241 ft
Turn right onto East Aloha Street 2501 ft
Turn left onto 15th Avenue East 2670 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

4.3 miSee direction

SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl

4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105

Head west on Northeast 45th Street 209 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

209 ftSee direction

JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF PORT JEFFERSONl

75 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD PORT JEFFERSON NY 11777

Head north 910 ft
Turn left onto Health Sciences Drive 1685 ft
Continue straight onto Daniel Webster Drive 858 ft
Turn right onto Nicolls Road (CR 97) 4715 ft
Turn right onto North Country Road (NY 25A) 1.3 mi
Continue straight onto Main Street (NY 25A) 1.2 mi
Continue straight onto West Broadway (NY 25A) 4622 ft
Turn right onto Main Street (NY 25A) 1.0 mi
Turn left onto North Country Road (CR 20) 687 ft
Turn left onto Belle Terre Road 203 ft
Keep right at the fork onto Belle Terre Road 719 ft
Turn right 288 ft
Turn right 104 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

6.4 miSee direction

ST CHARLES HOSPITALl

200 BELLE TERRE ROAD PORT JEFFERSON NY 11777

Head north 910 ft
Turn left onto Health Sciences Drive 1685 ft
Continue straight onto Daniel Webster Drive 858 ft
Turn right onto Nicolls Road (CR 97) 4715 ft
Turn right onto North Country Road (NY 25A) 1.3 mi
Continue straight onto Main Street (NY 25A) 1.2 mi
Continue straight onto West Broadway (NY 25A) 4622 ft
Turn right onto Main Street (NY 25A) 2607 ft
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue 2424 ft
Turn left onto Chapel Street 340 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

6.0 miSee direction

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )l

HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY STONY BROOK NY 11794

Head north 910 ft
Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive 1904 ft
Continue straight onto East Loop Road 756 ft
Keep right at the fork onto East Loop Rd;South Dr 357 ft
Turn right onto Nicolls Road (CR 97) 2315 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.2 miSee direction