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Dr. Joseph Torkildson, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Map Pin Small Oakland, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Torkildson, MD

Dr. Joseph Torkildson, MD is a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist in Oakland, CA. They specialize in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and is affiliated with Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.

Dr. Torkildson works at Practice in Oakland, CA with other offices in Glendale, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Mesa, AZ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Torkildson's Office Locations

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    Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
    747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 428-3166
  2. 2
    Banner Children's Blood and Cancer Center
    5757 W Thunderbird Rd Ste E250, Glendale, AZ 85306 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 865-4470
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    Banner University Medical Center Esrd
    1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 694-0111
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    Arizona Pediatric Hematology
    1432 S Dobson Rd Ste 107, Mesa, AZ 85202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 412-4100

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    About Dr. Joseph Torkildson, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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    • 41 years of experience
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    • Medical College of Wisconsin
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    • Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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