Dr. Karen Marie Gauvain MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1 Childrens Pl Suite 9s Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Karen Gauvain is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Gauvain specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Gauvain treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Gauvain can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineClinical Trials
- Neoepitope-based Personalized Vaccine Approach in Pediatric Patients With Recurrent Brain Tumors
- Study of RXDX-101 in Children With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors and Primary CNS Tumors, With or Without TRK, ROS1, or ALK Fusions
- Using MRI-Guided Laser Heat Ablation to Induce Disruption of the Peritumoral Blood Brain Barrier to Enhance Delivery and Efficacy of Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors
- PNOC 001: Phase II Study of Everolimus for Recurrent or Progressive Low-grade Gliomas in Children
- Timely End-of-Life Communication to Parents of Children With Brain Tumors
Treatments
- Neuro Oncology, Cancer, Blood Disorders
- Fever
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 2004
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