Brett T. Brinker
Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease

Dr. Brett T. Brinker

Hematology Oncology
Corewell Health
The Cancer & Hematology Centers
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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26 Years of Experience

Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Corewell Health
The Cancer & Hematology Centers
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

Brett Brinker is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Brinker has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brinker is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Emory University School Of Medicine, 2000
Residency
Emory University Hospital
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

The Cancer & Hematology Centers
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-954-9800
Other Locations
The Cancer & Hematology Centers (Billing)
5800 Foremost Drive Southeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Call: 616-389-1800

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.


3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of the Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) Compound Eltanexor (KPT-8602) in Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory Cancer Indications
A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of the Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) Compound Eltanexor (KPT-8602) in Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory Cancer Indications
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: KPT-8602
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label, Crossover Study of ASTX727 (Cedazuridine and Decitabine Fixed-Dose Combination) Versus IV Decitabine in Subjects With Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label, Crossover Study of ASTX727 (Cedazuridine and Decitabine Fixed-Dose Combination) Versus IV Decitabine in Subjects With Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Cedazuridine, Decitabine
Study Phase: Phase 3
Collection of Peripheral Blood From Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia for Measuring Baseline Ascorbic Acid Levels and Future Epigenetic Cancer Research
Collection of Peripheral Blood From Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia for Measuring Baseline Ascorbic Acid Levels and Future Epigenetic Cancer Research
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 03, 2019
Intervention Type: Other
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6 Total Publications

Nivolumab+AVD in Advanced-Stage Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Nivolumab+AVD in Advanced-Stage Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Journal: The New England journal of medicine
Published: October 16, 2024
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The Cancer & Hematology Centers

145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
 (7.0 miles away)
616-954-9800
Experience:
15+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Colin Hardin is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hardin has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hardin is currently accepting new patients.

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    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
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    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
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    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
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    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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    • B-Cell Lymphoma
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    • Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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    • Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
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    • Acute Intermittent Porphyria
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    • Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
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    • Adult T-Cell Leukemia
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    • Agranulocytosis
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    • Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
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    • Experienced
    • Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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    • Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
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    • Angiosarcoma
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    • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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