Sandy El Bitar
Distinguished in Febrile Neutropenia

Dr. Sandy El Bitar

Hematology
Duke Health
Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
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Distinguished in Febrile Neutropenia
Duke Health
Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

Sandy El Bitar is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. El Bitar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Dr. El Bitar is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Lebanese University (Lebanon)
Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology
American Board Of Internal Med, Medical Oncology
Fellowships
Hematology and Oncology, Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital (New York)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
French
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-684-5350

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.


10 Total Publications

Recombinant interferon alfa in BCR/ABL-negative chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Recombinant interferon alfa in BCR/ABL-negative chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Journal: Clinical advances in hematology & oncology : H&O
Published: March 06, 2024
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I see patients with blood related cancers, primarily lymphoma. I provide them with comprehensive care from the time they come in for diagnosis until they are cured. Duke is special because I can bring the power of a large medical center with expertise across disciplines together for the care of each patient. One of the nicest parts of my job is the Christmas cards I receive from patients that I’ve treated. For many patients who are doing well, we discharge them from the clinic after five years. The Christmas cards give me the opportunity to see that they are getting on with their lives and to hear about how their families are doing. Outside of work, my wife and I spend a lot of our free time with our two daughters and their children. We like the beach, biking and hiking as a family. Dr. Diehl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E

40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-684-5350
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

I primarily see patients who have a variety of rare bleeding and clotting disorders. I see both older and younger patients and also provide help when patients need to transition to and away from blood thinners. Doctors usually refer patients to me. I try to work with each patient so they understand why they are seeing me and what is going on with their body. I enjoy when a patient can leave my office with a complete understanding of what is going on and what they need to do to get better. As a young child, I had bad allergies and spent much time in the doctor’s office. As a frequent patient, I enjoyed spending time around medicine. As I entered college, I found that I enjoyed chemistry and that hematology allowed me to combine lab work with patient care. Dr. Ortel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thalamotomy.

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