Dr. Razia Bibi Akhtar M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
601 Elmwood Ave Box 635 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Razia Akhtar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ. Dr. Akhtar 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. Akhtar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Akhtar can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
St. George's University School of Medicine 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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