Dr. Rakesh Kumar Goyal MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3414 5th Ave Chob Building, 1st F Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Rakesh Goyal is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Goyal 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. Goyal treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Goyal can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Lady Hardinge Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India 1987
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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