Allison G. Close
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
100 Michigan Street Northeast, Floor 10, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

Allison Close is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Close has been practicing medicine for over 13 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hereditary Spherocytosis, Febrile Neutropenia, and Congenital Athymia. Dr. Close is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine, 2013

Residency

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (GME), Pediatrics

Specialties

Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Family Medicine

Licenses

Pediatrics in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - 2021
American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics - 2016

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (GME), Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Munson Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Upper Peninsula Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Hematology and Oncology
100 Michigan Street Northeast, Floor 10, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Other Locations
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic
1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Close 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


15 Total Publications

Pediatric and Adolescent Considerations for the Revised ASCO Guidelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allison G. Close

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allison G. Close?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Allison G. Close by calling their office at 616-267-1925. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Allison G. Close a top-rated expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allison G. Close is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), 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. Allison G. Close specialize in?

While Dr. Allison G. Close is a Pediatric Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Febrile Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Hematology Oncology.

Does Dr. Allison G. Close participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Allison G. Close has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). You can view a list of Dr. Allison G. Close's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Allison G. Close accept my insurance?

Dr. Allison G. Close accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-267-1925 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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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