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Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology*
Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Hollywood, FL.
Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology*
Hollywood, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Hollywood, FL.

About

Dr. Ballestas graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Hollywood, FL and has 25 years experience. Dr. Ballestas currently practices at JDCH Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and are affiliated with Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Ballestas received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Ballestas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ballestas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ballestas is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 JDCH Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    1150 N 35th Ave Ste 100, Hollywood, FL 33021
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 JDCH Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    1951 SW 172nd Ave Ste 204, Miramar, FL 33029

Experience and Background Check

Pancytopenia
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Pancytopenia
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Anemia
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Bone Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adolescent Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aplastic Anemia
Astrocytoma
Blood Cancer
Blood Clot
Blood Coagulation Disorders, Inherited
Blood Disorders
Bone Sarcoma
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Tumor
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Leukemia
Clotting and Bleeding Disorders
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Ewing's Tumor
Hemangioma
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Histiocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Tumor
Leukemia
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Leukemia and Bone Marrow Failure States
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Liver Tumor
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Musculoskeletal Tumor
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloid Sarcoma
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroblastoma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibromatosis
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Pediatric Cancer
Pediatric Leukemia
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Platelet Disorders
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Red Blood Cell Disorders
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Sarcoma
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Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Beta Thalassemia
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spinal Cord Tumor
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vascular Malformations
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
von Willebrand Disease
White Blood Cell Disorders
Wilms' Tumor
Advanced Chemotherapy
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cancer Counseling
Chemotherapy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gonadal Vein Sealing
Impedance Testing
Intrathecal Chemotherapy
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Liver Biopsy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Dr. Ballestas is an excellent physician. She is very empathetic towards her patients and families. Her kindness and compassion is visible in her bedside manner.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is a pediatric hematologist oncologist in Hollywood, FL and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS in 1999. She specializes in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatrics
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Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is affiliated with Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatrics.

Dr. Ballestas has over 25 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital

    1005 Joe Dimaggio Dr, Hollywood, FL

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