Dr. Shannon Carpenter MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Shannon Carpenter is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Carpenter 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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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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