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Dr. Smita Dandekar, MB BS

Dr. Smita Dandekar, MB BS

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Smita Dandekar, MB BS is a pediatric hematologist oncologist in Hershey, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Grant Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lancaster General Hospital and Milton S Hershey Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

Practice

500 University Dr Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-6012

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dandekar specializes in the areas of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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biography

Dr. Smita Dandekar, MB BS is a pediatric hematologist oncologist in Hershey, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Grant Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences in 2001. She is affiliated...read more

  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

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  • Grant Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center500 University Dr Hershey, PA 17033
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St
    Lancaster, PA 17602
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Penn Highlands Clearfield

    809 Turnpike Ave
    Clearfield, PA 16830
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