Dr. Firas El chaer M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1240 LEE ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, 22908About
Dr. Firas El Chaer is a hematologist and oncologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. El Chaer specializes in the medical treatment of adults with blood cancers. His clinical areas of interest are acute leukemia, chronic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative disorders, aplastic anemia, and clonal hematopoiesis.
Education and Training
University of Balamand M.D. 2011
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology (Internal Medicine)
Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine)
Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Virginia 2019 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
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