Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg
Overview
I’m a pediatric blood and bone marrow transplant specialist. I see patients from all over the world, many of whom have very rare diseases. I take care of patients with leukodystrophies, leukemias and other blood disorders that are resistant to standard treatment, and children with brain injuries like cerebral palsy. It’s rewarding to make a difference when treating challenging diseases. I’ve been fortunate over my career to be able to develop new treatments in the laboratory that I take into the clinic to help patients. In fact, here at Duke I was involved in the first cord-blood transplant anywhere in the world. When meeting with patients, I focus on making their experience more than just the medicine. We have a family support program for things beyond medical needs, which is especially helpful for families that are far from home. Outside of work, I like to knit, bike and spend time with my family.
Dr. Kurtzberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD). Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Congenital Athymia, Leukodystrophy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 200 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 32 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kurtzberg has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Clinical Trials
Duke Children's Health Center Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of taking care of children with some of the most difficult diagnoses, including leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers, CGD and other immune deficiencies, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and other blood disorders, and leukodystrophy, MPS, and other inherited disorders. Specializing in bone marrow transplants and hematopoietic cell transplants, I strive for my patients’ success. I feel fortunate to be providing care during a time when advancements in the medical field, fueled by incredible discoveries in immunology, drug development, genomics, and computing, have brought us closer to providing a good donor for almost all patients requiring a BMT or HCT. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD). His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Duke Children's Health Center Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
I care for patients and families seeking bone marrow transplants, cellular therapies, and gene therapies for high-risk cancers, genetic and metabolic disorders, and primary immune deficiencies. I work closely with a comprehensive team to ensure the best long-term outcomes and quality of life. I am attentive to the needs of my patients, as well as their caregivers and families. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures. Dr. Mahadeo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD). His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Leukemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.
Duke Children's Health Center Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
Timothy Driscoll is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Driscoll has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD). His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Neuroblastoma, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)Dr. Kurtzberg isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Kurtzberg isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Kurtzberg isAdvanced. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- LeukodystrophyDr. Kurtzberg isAdvanced. Learn about Leukodystrophy.
- Metachromatic LeukodystrophyDr. Kurtzberg isAdvanced. Learn about Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.
- Experienced
- Acquired Amegakaryocytic ThrombocytopeniaDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- AnemiaDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.