Mr. Keith Jason August M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1405 Clifton Rd Ne Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Keith August is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. August 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. August treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. August 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
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Late effects of childhood leukemia therapy.
- Pediatric relapsed or refractory leukemia: new pharmacotherapeutic developments and future directions.
- Comparison of hypersensitivity reactions to PEG-asparaginase in children after intravenous and intramuscular administration.
- Early Discharge of Neutropenic Pediatric Oncology Patients Admitted With Fever.
- Pharmacokinetics of two 6-mercaptopurine liquid formulations in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Clinical Trials
- Neuroblastoma Maintenance Therapy Trial
- A Study of Olaratumab Alone and in Combination With Standard Chemotherapies in Children With Cancer
- Pediatric Precision Laboratory Advanced Neuroblastoma Therapy
- Molecular-Guided Therapy for Childhood Cancer
- Study of DFMO in Combination With Bortezomib for Relapsed or Refractory Neuroblastoma
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