Carlos M. De Castro Iii
Experienced in Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Experienced in Prolymphocytic Leukemia
2400 Pratt St, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I study disorders of the bone marrow and bone marrow failure syndromes. I also see some leukemias and lymphomas and other blood malignancies. Duke offers a very personalized, individualized level of care to each patient. Nobody is the same, so we take the whole patient, we listen to them, and we offer our best recommendations for treatment options. We offer some of the latest treatment options that are available, usually in the setting of a clinical trial. If not, we offer the latest advancement in the field. When I was going through medical school, molecular biology was the new field. Everything was being described as a new cancer-causing gene. And to me that was so appealing – we’re going to figure out what causes cancer and new ways to treat it. That’s what really brought me into the hematology oncology world – things were being discovered that were new and exciting and hopefully would lead to new treatment options. Duke offers an extremely high standard of care. Though we’re not always successful and the disease sometimes wins, our goal is to give the patients the best possible care.

Dr. De Castro Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolymphocytic Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Graduate Institution
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1985
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Hematology/Oncology, Duke University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Blood Cancer Center
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
Other Locations
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Hematologic Malignancies Clinic
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. De Castro Iii 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.

Leukemia
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Duke Blood Cancer Center

2400 Pratt St, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.5 miles away)
Experience:
24+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Korean
Offers Telehealth

Since studying basic immunology prior to beginning my clinical training, I have been deeply interested in applying immunological perspective for the treatment of cancers including hematologic malignancies. Interestingly emerging immunotherapies showed very promising results in recent years. In my clinic, I treat patients with multiple myeloma which is one type of cancer arising from plasma cells. My research will focus on developing early phase clinical protocols utilizing novel cellular therapy approach and also improving the outcomes of blood and marrow transplantation. My ultimate goal is to provide better treatment options than the current standard approach to patients. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolymphocytic Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Suzanne Kirby
Advanced in Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Hematology Oncology | Hematology
Advanced in Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Hematology Oncology | Hematology

Duke Blood Cancer Center

2400 Pratt St, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.5 miles away)
Experience:
38+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

I have over twenty years of experience as a hematologist-oncologist focusing in hematologic malignancies, leukemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative syndromes. My patient care philosophy stresses interactive discussions with patients and their families on what to expect from the illness and treatment options, making sure that all their concerns and questions are addressed. Caring for patients with cancer is complex and my care team is dedicated to helping patients with the family, social, emotional, and financial issues, in addition to compassionate medical care. Dr. Kirby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prolymphocytic Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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