Dr. Lauren Hittson Boal MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON MA, 02114About
Dr. Lauren Boal is a pediatric hematologist practicing in BOSTON, MA. Dr. Boal 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. Boal treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Boal 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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