Experienced in Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD)

Dr. Selina M. Luger

Hematology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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34 Years of Experience
Experienced in Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD)
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Selina Luger is a Hematologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luger has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Luger is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 188 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
McGill University
Residency
Presbyterian University Hospital
Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Hematology, 1994
Fellowships
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
Awards
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025

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Clover Health
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Locations

Abramson Cancer Center Perelman 4th Floor West
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Luger 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.

Myelofibrosis
Polycythemia Vera

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.

12 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II Study to Assess the Role of Nivolumab as Single Agent to Eliminate Minimal Residual Disease and Maintain Remission in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Patients After Chemotherapy (REMAIN TRIAL)
Randomized Phase II Study to Assess the Role of Nivolumab as Single Agent to Eliminate Minimal Residual Disease and Maintain Remission in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Patients After Chemotherapy (REMAIN TRIAL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Blinatumomab for Newly Diagnosed BCR-ABL-Negative B Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adults
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Blinatumomab for Newly Diagnosed BCR-ABL-Negative B Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adults
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone, Etoposide, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Pegaspargase, Prednisone, Rituximab, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab and POMP (Prednisone, Vincristine, Methotrexate, 6-Mercaptopurine) for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Negative (Ph-) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and of Dasatinib, Prednisone and Blinatumomab for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Positive (Ph+) ALL, Relapsed/Refractory Ph+ ALL, and Philadelphia-Chromosome-Like Signature (Ph-Like) ALL (Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed/Refractory) With Known or Presumed Activating Dasatinib-Sensitive Mutations or Kinase Fusions (DSMKF)
A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab and POMP (Prednisone, Vincristine, Methotrexate, 6-Mercaptopurine) for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Negative (Ph-) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and of Dasatinib, Prednisone and Blinatumomab for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Positive (Ph+) ALL, Relapsed/Refractory Ph+ ALL, and Philadelphia-Chromosome-Like Signature (Ph-Like) ALL (Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed/Refractory) With Known or Presumed Activating Dasatinib-Sensitive Mutations or Kinase Fusions (DSMKF)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Dasatinib, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Methotrexate Sodium, Prednisone, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 2
The National Myelodysplastic Syndromes Natural History Study
The National Myelodysplastic Syndromes Natural History Study
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
A Simplified Patient Care Strategy to Decrease Early Deaths in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
A Simplified Patient Care Strategy to Decrease Early Deaths in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Novel Therapeutics Versus Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Age 60 or Older LEAP: Less-Intense AML Platform Trial
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Novel Therapeutics Versus Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Age 60 or Older LEAP: Less-Intense AML Platform Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Azacitidine, Cytarabine, Decitabine, Midostaurin, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Phase III Randomized Trial of Clofarabine as Induction and Post-Remission Therapy vs. Standard Daunorubicin &Amp; Cytarabine Induction and Intermediate Dose Cytarabine Post-Remission Therapy, Followed by Decitabine Maintenance vs. Observation in Newly-Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Older Adults (Age >/= 60 Years)
Phase III Randomized Trial of Clofarabine as Induction and Post-Remission Therapy vs. Standard Daunorubicin &Amp; Cytarabine Induction and Intermediate Dose Cytarabine Post-Remission Therapy, Followed by Decitabine Maintenance vs. Observation in Newly-Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Older Adults (Age >/= 60 Years)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 13, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Procedure
Study Drugs: Clofarabine, Daunorubicin, Cytarabine, Decitabine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Oral Sapacitabine in Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Previously Untreated or in First Relapse, or Previously Treated Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Oral Sapacitabine in Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Previously Untreated or in First Relapse, or Previously Treated Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 04, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III, International, Randomized, Controlled Study of Rigosertib Versus Physician's Choice of Treatment in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome After Failure of a Hypomethylating Agent
A Phase III, International, Randomized, Controlled Study of Rigosertib Versus Physician's Choice of Treatment in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome After Failure of a Hypomethylating Agent
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 26, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Rigosertib
Study Phase: Phase 3
Feasibility and Outcomes of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) Compared to Conventional Therapy for Older and Medically Infirm Patients Diagnosed With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Prospective Observational Study
Feasibility and Outcomes of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) Compared to Conventional Therapy for Older and Medically Infirm Patients Diagnosed With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Prospective Observational Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 15, 2019
A Phase 1/2 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) in Combination With Azacitidine in Patients With Previously Untreated International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Intermediate-2 or High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
A Phase 1/2 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) in Combination With Azacitidine in Patients With Previously Untreated International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Intermediate-2 or High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 12, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-blind Phase 3 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) Versus Placebo in Combination With Azacitidine or Decitabine in the Treatment of Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
A Randomized, Double-blind Phase 3 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) Versus Placebo in Combination With Azacitidine or Decitabine in the Treatment of Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 12, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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188 Total Publications

A CHIP off the old (MDS) block.
A CHIP off the old (MDS) block.
Journal: Haematologica
Published: September 01, 2025
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