William B Ershler MD

Hematology•Fairfax, VA

Myeloproliferative Disorder Hematology-Oncology, Sickle Cell & Other Anemias

Head, Division of Benign Hematolgy and Director ISCI Sickle Center, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA

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8501 Arlington BlvdSte 340Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone+1 703-207-0733
Fax+1 571-472-1391

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1978 - 1980
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1978
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2004 - 2012
NY State Medical License 1998 - 2011
WI State Medical License 1975 - 2007
VT State Medical License 1980 - 1987
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Clinical Trials

Idiopathic Anemia of Aging (IAA) Start of enrollment: 2004 Aug 01
Terminated
Phase 2
Bi-Weekly Administration of Docetaxel for Older Men With Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer Start of enrollment: 2004 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 1
Reduced Dexamethasone Pre-Medication Dose in Elderly Patients Receiving Weekly Docetaxel Start of enrollment: 2004 Aug 01
Terminated
Phase 2
Etiology of Anemia Start of enrollment: 2006 Jan 01
Terminated
Breathe: Slow Paced Breathing to Lower Blood Pressure Start of enrollment: 2006 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Trial To Evaluate the Efficacy of Oral Salsalate in the Treatment of Older Adults With Unexplained Anemia Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Terminated
Phase 2
Thymosin Alpha 1 to Prevent COVID-19 Infection in Renal Dialysis Patients Start of enrollment: 2021 Jan 12
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Under Documentation of Anemia in Older Ambulatory Patients.
Min Woo Hwang, Hirra A Chaudhary, William B Ershler
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2025-06-06
Paraspinal mass and lower extremity weakness in a patient with thalassemia.
Chad Zik, William B Ershler
Blood. 2025-04-10
Sickle Cell Screening in Adults: A Current Review of Point-of-Care Testing.
Sebastian R Mendez-Marti, Chad Zik, Sheinei Alan, Hongkun Wang, William B Ershler
Journal of Hematology. 2024-06-01

Press Mentions

Maybe It’s Not Just Aging. Maybe It’s AnemiaJune 28th, 2025
GBT Announces Upcoming Virtual Data Presentations at 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & ExpositionNovember 4th, 2020

Grant Support

Chemokine Enhancement Of Radiation TherapyNational Institute On Aging2010
Understanding LATE Life AnemiaNational Institute On Aging2009–2010
Subject ASSESSMENT, Sample Procurement And Clinical OperationsNational Institute On Aging2009–2010
Frailty Assessment And InterventionNational Institute On Aging2009–2010
Delineating Early Events Osteoarthritis Of The KneeNational Institute On Aging2009
Understanding LATE Life AnemiaNational Institute On Aging2008

Professional Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCO
Member
American Society of Hematology - ASH
Member