Dr. John Prensner MD, PHD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
44 BINNEY ST BLDG FLOOR3 BOSTON MA, 02115About
Dr. John Prensner is a pediatric hematologist practicing in BOSTON, MA. Dr. Prensner 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. Prensner treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Prensner 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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