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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 Hematology-Oncology Specialist 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 Hematology-Oncology Specialist in Hollywood, FL.
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Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist in Hollywood, FL and has 25 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. They currently practice 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. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ballestas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ballestas is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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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
    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

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pancytopenia
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Fever
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Sickle Cell Disease
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Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adolescent Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aplastic Anemia
Astrocytoma
Bacterial Sepsis
Blood Cancer
Blood Clot
Blood Disorders
Bone Sarcoma
Brain Cancer
Brain Tumor
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Leukemia
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Diaper Rash
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Down Syndrome
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Ewing's Tumor
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Hemophilia A
Histiocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
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
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Neuroblastoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Pediatric Cancer
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Peritoneal Cancer
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Pharyngitis
Platelet Disorders
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Red Blood Cell Disorders
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Sarcoma
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Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thyroid Cancer
Vascular Malformations
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
von Willebrand Disease
White Blood Cell Disorders
Wilms' Tumor
Advanced Chemotherapy
Cancer Counseling
Chemotherapy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gonadal Vein Sealing
Impedance Testing
Intrathecal Chemotherapy
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Liver Biopsy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Nov 05, 2020
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

Care Philosophy
  • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital physicians provide a wide variety of high-quality medical and surgical services with clinical expertise and a focus on compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a child-friendly atmosphere.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is a pediatric hematology-oncology specialist 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
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Education

Medical Education

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

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ballestas' profile.

Dr. Carmen Ballestas, MD is affiliated with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

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

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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