Dr. Rikin Kartikbhai Shah M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1200 CHILDRENS AVE OKLAHOMA CITY OK, 73104About
Dr. Rikin Shah is a pediatric hematologist practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Dr. Shah 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. Shah treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shah 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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Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences 2009
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