Aaron Gerds
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Dr. Aaron Gerds

Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
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24 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
22
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10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 

Overview

Aaron Gerds is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years.

Dr. Gerds is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelofibrosis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Polycythemia Vera, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Gerds is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2013. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 170 peer reviewed articles and participating in 35 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Hope College, 2002.0

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center

Specialties

Hematology Oncology
Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2013

Fellowships

University of Washington Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Hillcrest Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106

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.

34 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Study of Ibrutinib During and Following Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Versus Placebo in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Activated B-Cell Subtype
A Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Study of Ibrutinib During and Following Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Versus Placebo in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Activated B-Cell Subtype
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carmustine, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Etoposide, Ibrutinib, Melphalan
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: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Dasatinib, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Methotrexate Sodium, Prednisone, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III, Randomized Clinical Trial of Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- Chemotherapy in Patients With 1-3 Positive Nodes, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With Recurrence Score (RS) of 25 or Less. RxPONDER: A Clinical Trial Rx for Positive Node, Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer
A Phase III, Randomized Clinical Trial of Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- Chemotherapy in Patients With 1-3 Positive Nodes, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With Recurrence Score (RS) of 25 or Less. RxPONDER: A Clinical Trial Rx for Positive Node, Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Anastrozole, Exemestane, Letrozole, Systemic Chemotherapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Erlotinib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Pembrolizumab, Recombinant Interferon Alfa-2b
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) and Tremelimumab Alone or in Combination With High or Low-Dose Radiation in Metastatic Colorectal and NSCLC
A Phase 2 Study of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) and Tremelimumab Alone or in Combination With High or Low-Dose Radiation in Metastatic Colorectal and NSCLC
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Durvalumab, Tremelimumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Phase II Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Cisplatin With or Without ABT-888 (Veliparib) in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and/or BRCA Mutation-Associated Breast Cancer, With or Without Brain Metastases
Phase II Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Cisplatin With or Without ABT-888 (Veliparib) in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and/or BRCA Mutation-Associated Breast Cancer, With or Without Brain Metastases
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Veliparib
Study Phase: Phase 2
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170 Total Publications

Ruxolitinib treatment for myelofibrosis with anemia: a retrospective assessment of real-world patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and survival.
Ruxolitinib treatment for myelofibrosis with anemia: a retrospective assessment of real-world patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and survival.
Journal: Leukemia & lymphoma
Published: February 27, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Aaron Gerds specialize in?

While Dr. Aaron Gerds is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Myelofibrosis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Polycythemia Vera. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.

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Yes. Dr. Aaron Gerds has published 170 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelofibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Aaron Gerds's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Aaron Gerds accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-223-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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