Dr. Geraldine Poppa Schechter M.D.
Hematologist (Blood Specialist) | Hematology
50 Irving St Nw 4d113 Washington DC, 20422About
Dr. Geraldine Schechter is a hematology internist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Schechter specializes in cases of suspected blood disorders when a diagnosis is unclear and further medical care is needed. Hematology internists work with other specialists such as surgeons, radiation therapists and gynecologists in order to get a better understanding on the cases. Often, patients are asked to participate in clinical research that could result in more efficient treatment methods.
Education and Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1963
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Rituximab in the treatment of acquired factor VIII inhibitors.
- Cytomembranous inclusions in myelodysplastic syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal involvement in the Sézary syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal involvement in the Sézary syndrome.
- Rituximab for treatment of refractory/relapsing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
- Rituximab for autoimmune haemophilia: a proposed treatment algorithm.
- Rituximab monotherapy for splenic marginal zone lymphoma.
- Suppressor monocytes in human disease: a review.
- Suppressor monocytes in human disease: a review.
- Hemoglobin levels in African-Americans.
- Clonal rearrangement of the T-cell receptor beta-chain gene in hyperplastic lymphadenopathy associated with lung cancer.
- Severe pulmonary complication after bortezomib treatment for multiple myeloma.
- Re: Rituximab monotherapy is highly effective in splenic marginal zone lymphoma.
- Familial myeloma and monoclonal gammopathy: a report of eight African American families.
- Multiple bony amyloidomas as an initial presentation of myeloma.
Treatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Multiple Myeloma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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