Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT
Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
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The UofL Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation strives to provide the highest level of care for children with a wide range of blood disorders and cancer. We offer outpatient services at the Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic and inpatient care at Norton Children's Hospital.
Our team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, chaplains, behaviorists, and art, music and massage therapists. They provide our patients and families with a structured support service to assist with their psychosocial needs. Using treatment protocols sponsored by the Children's Oncology Group and other pediatric hematology/oncology research groups, as well as UofL clinical investigators, we are able to provide children with a wide variety of innovative treatments.
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Brain Tumors
- Neuroblastoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Other: Childhood Solid Tumors
- Hemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Other Diseases of Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets
The University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics is home to several treatment programs for children with cancer and blood disorders. Thanks to the partnership with Norton Children's Hospital and the dedicated UofL team of pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant specialists we are ranked among the top 25 pediatric cancer programs in the nation. Our sickle cell treatment program is one of the largest in the country, offering red cell cytapheresis which enables patients to live without many of the complications associated with this disease. We have Kentucky's largest survivorship program for children and young adults who are survivors of childhood cancer.
Our Experimental Therapeutic Program offers novel Phase I and II clinical trials for children with high risk or relapsed cancers.
Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Team
Buffy Sexton (Email)
Ph: 502-852-8663 | Fax: 502-852-8453
Clinical Outpatient Office Information: Norton Children's Cancer Institute - Novak Center
Faculty
Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Fellowship Program Director, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Strive and Thrive Survivorship Clinic
Medical Director, Malignant Solid Tumor Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Inpatient Services
Research Scientist
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program
The goal of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship training program at the University of Louisville is to train the best leaders in academic and clinical pediatric hematology/oncology in the United States. Upon successful completion of our training program, fellows will have a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of pediatric hematologic and oncologic disorders and will be competent in the clinical diagnosis and management of those disorders. Graduates will continue to add new knowledge in the field through their scholarly activity, and by their ability to teach the pediatricians of the future.
The University of Louisville Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship Program is funded by Norton Children's Hospital.
Learn more about the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program
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