Christian S. Adonizio
Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

Dr. Christian S. Adonizio

Hematology | Oncology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology Genetics
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology Genetics
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Adonizio is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in benign hematology and supportive oncology. He obtained his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency at Lankenau Hospital, and a combined fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Adonizio is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. He serves as a medical director for the Center for Oncology Research and Innovation at Geisinger.

Dr. Adonizio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Acute Mountain Sickness.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson Univ, 1996 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Lankenau Hospital, 1999
Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine, Hematology And Medical Oncology
Fellowships
Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2002
Temple University Hospital, 2002
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Hematology and Oncology Genetics
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Call: 800-275-6401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


7 Clinical Trials

Improving Adolescent and Young Adult Self-Reported Data in ECOG-ACRIN Trials
Improving Adolescent and Young Adult Self-Reported Data in ECOG-ACRIN Trials
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 26, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Afatinib, Binimetinib, Capivasertib, Copanlisib, Crizotinib, Dabrafenib, Dasatinib, Defactinib, Erdafitinib, FGFR Inhibitor AZD4547, Ipatasertib, Larotrectinib, Nivolumab, Osimertinib, Palbociclib, Pertuzumab, PI3K-Beta Inhibitor GSK2636771, Sapanisertib, Sunitinib, Taselisib, Trametinib, Trastuzumab, Ulixertinib, Vismodegib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Intermittent Versus Continuous Dosing of Dabrafenib (NSC-763760) and Trametinib (NSC-763093) in BRAF V600E/K Mutant Melanoma
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Intermittent Versus Continuous Dosing of Dabrafenib (NSC-763760) and Trametinib (NSC-763093) in BRAF V600E/K Mutant Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 2
Longitudinal Assessment of Financial Burden in Patients With Colon or Rectal Cancer Treated With Curative Intent
Longitudinal Assessment of Financial Burden in Patients With Colon or Rectal Cancer Treated With Curative Intent
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Ipilimumab With or Without Bevacizumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Ipilimumab With or Without Bevacizumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Ipilimumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Study of Co-Expression Extrapolation (COXEN) With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Localized, Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Study of Co-Expression Extrapolation (COXEN) With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Localized, Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, Methotrexate, Vinblastine, Doxorubicin, Filgrastim
Study Phase: Phase 2
Implementation of a Prospective Financial Impact Assessment Tool in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Implementation of a Prospective Financial Impact Assessment Tool in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 26, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
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9 Total Publications

Breadth and Depth of Patient and Caregiver Supportive Services in Community Oncology (WF-1803CD).
Breadth and Depth of Patient and Caregiver Supportive Services in Community Oncology (WF-1803CD).
Journal: Psycho-oncology
Published: July 16, 2024
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