Maria Teresa R. Desancho MD M.S.c
Clotting Disorder, Hematologic Oncology, Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorder, Sickle Cell & Other Anemias
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
520 East 70th StreetStarr 341New York, NY 10021
Overview of Dr. Desancho
Dr. Maria Teresa Desancho is a hematologist based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in clotting disorders, hematologic oncology, hemophilia and bleeding disorders, as well as sickle cell and other anemias. She completed her residency in internal medicine at New York Medical College and pursued fellowships in hematology and medical oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She holds an M.Sc. in Clinical Sciences from Weill Cornell Medical College. Her expertise includes hematologic oncology, platelet disorders, and various thrombotic and bleeding conditions. Dr. Desancho has published extensively, with research focusing on thromboembolism, pregnancy-related blood disorders, and anticoagulation therapies. She has led clinical trials related to anticoagulation for critical COVID-19 patients and hemophilia treatment. Her accolades include multiple certifications from Epic Systems Corporation for Meaningful Use of electronic health records.
She conducts clinical trials related to cancer and thrombosis, pregnancy and anticoagulation, thrombotic microangiopathy and led a pilot registry in the US on hereditary antithrombin deficiency. She enjoys mentoring younger physicians and residents in the field of thrombosis and Hemostasis.
Education & Training
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeM.S.c, Clinical Sciences, 2005 - 2009
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1995 - 1996- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1992 - 1995
New York Medical College (Metropolitan)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1991
Autonomous University of Madrid Class of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1996 - 2028
American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
Clinical Trials
- Study Investigating a PEGylated Recombinant Factor VIII (BAX 855) for Hemophilia A (PROLONG-ATE Study) Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 31
- Anticoagulation in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 (The IMPACT Trial) Start of enrollment: 2020 Oct 13
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- In a nutshell review of hereditary antithrombin deficiency in pregnancy.Oluwatosin Afolabi, Samuel Ruder, Maria T DeSancho
British Journal of Haematology. 2026-07-29 - Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited antithrombin deficiency.Eva N Hamulyák, Maria T DeSancho
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2026-01-01 - Assessment of clinical probability scores for pulmonary embolism diagnosis during pregnancy and postpartum in women with a history of venous thromboembolism: a Highlow...Fanny Collange, Ingrid M Bistervels, Andrea Buchmuller, Hanke M G Wiegers, Fionnuala Ní Áinle
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2026-01-01
Journal Articles
- Delayed diagnosis of congenital sideroblastic anemiaGhaith Abu-Zeinah,MD, Maria T.DeSancho,MD,MSc, Mustafa Al-Kawaaz,MD Julia Geyer,MD, Seminars inHematology ], 11/2018
Committees
- Co-Chair Thrombosis Committee, American Thrombosis Hemostasis Network 2015 - 2017
Professional Memberships
- Member
- International Society of Thrombosis and HaemostasisMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Empire BCBS HMO
Empire BCBS PPOGHI PPO
Great West PPO
HIP of New York - Select PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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