Dr. Steven J Kuerbitz M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1 Perkins Sq Akron OH, 44308About
Dr. Steven Kuerbitz is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Kuerbitz 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. Kuerbitz treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kuerbitz 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
Wayne State University in Detroit MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Hypermethylation of the imprinted NNAT locus occurs frequently in pediatric acute leukemia.
- Levels of p53 protein increase with maturation in human hematopoietic cells.
- p53 activates expression of HIC-1, a new candidate tumour suppressor gene on 17p13.3.
- Control of G1 arrest after DNA damage.
- Retention of unmethylated CpG island alleles in human diploid fibroblast x fibrosarcoma hybrids expressing high levels of DNA methyltransferase.
Clinical Trials
Awards
- 2007-2012 Best Doctor Best Doctor Best Doctor
- 2013-2014 Best Doctor U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals - Cancer
- 2014 Best Doctors
Treatments
- Anemia
- Fever
- Bone Cancer
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- Member American Association for Cancer Research
- Member American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD Pediatric
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