Dr. Bruce Fischer MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia 34th & Civic Center Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Bruce Fischer is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Fischer 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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