Julia Z. Xu
Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy

Dr. Julia Z. Xu

Hematology Oncology
UPMC
Classical Hematology
3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
UPMC
Classical Hematology
3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Julia Xu is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Xu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 11 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Hemoglobinopathy.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Residency
Duke University School of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
National Institutes of Health
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Classical Hematology
3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-586-9875

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Evaluation of the Safety,Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Long-term Mitapivat Dosing in Subjects With Stable Sickle Cell Disease: An Extension of a Phase I Pilot Study of Mitapivat
Evaluation of the Safety,Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Long-term Mitapivat Dosing in Subjects With Stable Sickle Cell Disease: An Extension of a Phase I Pilot Study of Mitapivat
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mitapivat
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

29 Total Publications

Tebapivat Improves Red Cell Deformability and Decreases Sickling in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease: A Phase 1 Trial Substudy.
Tebapivat Improves Red Cell Deformability and Decreases Sickling in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease: A Phase 1 Trial Substudy.
Journal: European journal of haematology
Published: September 22, 2025
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