
Overview
Dr. Alexander J. Ambinder is an instructor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is active in the Division of Hematology Malignancies, Leukemia Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Ambinder has expertise in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), and bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Ambinder received his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. He earned his M.D. from Emory University School of Medicine and his M.P.H. from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. He completed the Osler Medical Residency Training Program in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins and subsequently served as an Assistant Chief of Service (Chief Resident). He completed his fellowships in Hematology and Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins and also served as a Chief Fellow. Dr. Ambinder is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Ambinder’s principle research interest is in designing and conducting clinical trials inspired by laboratory insights to improve the management of acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. He also has an interest in building large databases that will yield insights that allow for more personalized approaches to the care and treatment of patients with blood cancers.
Dr. Ambinder is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Dr. Ambinder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ambinder is currently accepting new patients.
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401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
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.
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Dr. Ivana Gojo is a Hematologist/Oncologist in Baltimore. Her clinical focus is on diagnosis and management of patients with acute leukemias (AML, ALL) and other myeloid malignancies (MDS, MPNs, CML), with emphasis on the development of novel therapeutic approaches for these diseases. She is nationally and internationally recognized expert in clinical translation of novel therapeutics for acute leukemias and principal investigator on multiple multi-center investigator-initiated studies. Dr. Gojo joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2012 as the Co-Director of Leukemia Drug Development Program. She has served on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Investigational Drug Steering Committee since 2014. Dr. Gojo received a Service Star Award from Johns Hopkins Medicine Service Excellence in 2018 for her exemplary care of leukemia patients. Dr. Gojo contributed to the clinical translational and drug development effort of multiple novel agents targeting pathogenic pathways in patients with acute leukemia. Her research efforts are now concentrated on the development and integration of novel immunotherapies into therapeutic armamentarium for patients with acute leukemia. She mentors basic and clinical research fellows and junior faculty on the development and design of novel clinical trials and mechanistic laboratory studies associated with these trials. She served as a leukemia team leader on the National Institute of Health (NIH)/NCI N01 grant (Phase II consortium) (2009-2011), and is co-principal investigator (PI) on the Experimental Therapeutics (ET)-Clinical Trial Network (CTN) UM1 grant supporting early clinical trials. Dr. Gojo has served on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guideline panel for AML since 2019, Myeloid Growth Factor guideline panel since 2015 and previously served on the MPNs guideline panel (2016-2019). She has extensive experience in the regulatory aspects of drug development and served as the Chair (2015-2016) and Co-Chair (2014-2015) of the Cancer Research Review Committee at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Johns Hopkins, and serves as a member of the SKCCC Biostatistics Core Advisory Committee and SKCCC Clinical Research Office Coordinating Center Oversight Committee. Dr. Gojo is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Gojo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gojo is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex J. Ambinder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex J. Ambinder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex J. Ambinder by calling their office at 410-955-8964. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex J. Ambinder a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex J. Ambinder is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex J. Ambinder specialize in?
While Dr. Alex J. Ambinder is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Alex J. Ambinder participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex J. Ambinder has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). You can view a list of Dr. Alex J. Ambinder's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex J. Ambinder accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex J. Ambinder accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-8964 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without MaturationDr. Ambinder isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation.
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Ambinder isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
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- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Ambinder isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Ambinder isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Ambinder isAdvanced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- AgranulocytosisDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)Dr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML).
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hemoglobin C DiseaseDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin C Disease.
- Hemoglobin E DiseaseDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin E Disease.
- Hemoglobin SC DiseaseDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin SC Disease.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- LeukemiaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- MyelofibrosisDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Ambinder isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
