Dr. Karen Elizabeth Effinger MD, MS
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
300 Pasteur Dr Stanford CA, 94305About
Dr. Karen Effinger is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Stanford, CA. Dr. Effinger 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. Effinger treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Effinger 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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- National Cancer Institute 2013 National Institutes of Health Pediatric Loan Repayment Award
Fellowships
- Stanford University, Stanford, CA 2013
- Stanford University CA 2013
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