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Dr. OmarAbdel-Wahab

Top leukemia specialist specializing in leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

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About

Dr. Omar Abdel-Wahab, MD, is a highly respected hematologic oncologist and physician-scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia and other blood-related malignancies. He serves as Chair of the Molecular Pharmacology Program in the Sloan Kettering Institute and holds the Evnin Family Chair in Molecular Pharmacology. Dr. Abdel-Wahab earned his medical degree from Duke University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine.

Why they are a top doctor

Research papers · PubMed

385

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Cited by other doctors

59.5k

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Background

Education

Medical school: Duke University

Residency: Internal Medicine - Massachusetts General Hospital

Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board certification: Internal Medicine

Awards

William Dameshek Award, American Society of Hematology (2023)

Seldin-Smith Award for Pioneering Research, American Society of Clinical Investigation (2017)

Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research (2016)

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Clinical Scholar Award (2015)

Joanne Levy Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement, American Society of Hematology (2015)

Memberships and affiliations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Chair, Molecular Pharmacology, Sloan Kettering Institute

Evnin Family Chair in Molecular Pharmacology

American Society of Hematology

American Society of Clinical Investigation

American Association for Cancer Research

Where they practice

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NCI-Designated Comprehensive · New York, NY

1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065

Trials for leukemia

Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional

Measuring the Effects of New Treatment for Young Adults with Leukemia

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia · Across 40 states

Adult · All sexes · NCT03150693

Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional

Adding Inotuzumab Ozogamicin to Standard Treatment for High-Risk Blood Cancers

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia · Across 49 states

Child, Adult · All sexes · NCT03959085

Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional

Checking Early Treatment Options for Patients with High-Risk CLL or SLL

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia · Across 43 states

Adult, Older adult · All sexes · NCT04269902

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Address

1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065

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Treats

Leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Specialty

Leukemia Specialist

Insurance accepted

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