David Spencer Mangum
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1600 ROCKLAND RD WILMINGTON DE, 19803About
Dr. David Mangum is a pediatric hematologist practicing in WILMINGTON, DE. Dr. Mangum 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. Mangum treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Mangum 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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