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Charles Hesdorffer, MD, Hematology, Washington, DC

CharlesSHesdorfferMDFCP, MMED

Hematology Washington, DC

Hematologic Oncology, Myeloproliferative Disorder Hematology-Oncology

Professor of Medicine, George Washington University and the Veterans Administration Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University
    College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University1986 - 1989
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1989
  • Johannesburg Hospital
    Johannesburg HospitalMMED, Internship Residency, 1979 - 1986
  • Johannesburg Teaching Hospitals
    Johannesburg Teaching HospitalsChief resident, Medicine, 1984 - 1984
  • Johannesburg Teaching Hospitals
    Johannesburg Teaching Hospitalsresident, Medical, 1981 - 1983
  • Johannesburg Teaching Hospitals
    Johannesburg Teaching HospitalsIntern, medicine/surgery, 1979 - 1979
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1978, MBBCh

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2016
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2007

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors (2004 to present) Best Doctors, Inc. Boston, 2012
  • Best Doctor (2010 to present) Patient Choice Award, 2012
  • Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM) 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Phase II trial of sequential high-dose chemotherapy with paclitaxel, melphalan and cyclophosphamide, thiotepa and carboplatin with peripheral blood progentior support ...  
    Vadhat LT, Balmaceda C, Papadopoulos K, Frederick D, Donovan D, Sharp E, Kaufman E, Savage D, Tiersten A, Nichols G, Haythe J, Antman K, Hesdorffer C, Bone Marrow Transplantation 30:149-155
  • Eosinophylic gastro-enteritis - a complication of Schistosomiasis and peripheral eosinophilia?  
    Hesdorffer, CS, Ziady F, S. Afr. Med. J. 61:591-593
  • Vitamin B12 levels in the prolonged use of sodium nitroprusside.  
    Lipman J, Hesdorffer, CS, Fernandes-Costa F, Ross C, Eidelman J, Plitt M, Crit. Care Med. 12:161-163
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Predicting the development of renal failure following abdominal aneurysmectomy. 
    South African Renal Congress, Pretoria, South Africa
  • A comparison of CEA with the other biochemical criteria used to differentiate malignant from benign effusions. 
    6TH International Symposium on Preventive Oncology, Vienna, Austria
  • Swan-Ganz Catheterization, fluid loading and the incidence of renal failure following aortic reconstruction. 
    South African Renal Congress, Cape Town, South Africa
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German, Dutch