
Overview
Dr. Vadakara is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Vadakara obtained his medical degree from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Vadakara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology.
Dr. Vadakara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocythemia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 30 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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.
30 Clinical Trials
Geisinger Medical Center - Gynecology Oncology
Dr. Purinton is a gynecologic oncologist, or a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers that are located on women’s reproductive organs, like ovarian cancer. He serves as the chief of gynecologic oncology.|Dr. Purinton’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery techniques, which allow for quicker recovery time in the treatment of cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the female reproductive system; new chemotherapeutic protocols and targeted therapeutics in treating gynecologic cancers; ovarian cancer screening for early detection; improving quality of life for women with gynecologic cancers; and molecular profiling to lessen the chance of recurrence of gynecologic cancers.|Dr. Purinton earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Purinton also holds a doctor of philosophy degree in physiology. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in general obstetrics and gynecology and in gynecologic oncology.|When he’s not at work, Dr. Purinton enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter at their home in Lewisburg.|Video: more from Dr. Scott Purinton, M.D., PhD. Dr. Purinton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Cervical Cancer.
Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC
Georges Chamoun is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chamoun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
PinnacleHealth Women's Cancer Center
Mark Miller, DO, specializes in gynecologic oncology and obstetrics and gynecology and practices at PinnacleHealth Women's Cancer Center. He is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport. He completed his residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Vadakara isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Vadakara isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Vadakara isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Vadakara isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Vadakara isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- MelanomaDr. Vadakara isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- AgranulocytosisDr. Vadakara isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Vadakara isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Vadakara isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Vadakara isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Experienced
- Acquired AgranulocytosisDr. Vadakara isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Agranulocytosis.
- Acquired Amegakaryocytic ThrombocytopeniaDr. Vadakara isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia.
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Vadakara isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Vadakara isExperienced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- Acute Intermittent PorphyriaDr. Vadakara isExperienced. Learn about Acute Intermittent Porphyria.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Vadakara isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

