Dr. Azra Raza
Overview
Dr. Raza is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the MDS Center at Columbia University in New York, NY. She started her research in Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) in 1982 and moved to Rush University, Chicago, Illinois in 1992, where she was the Charles Arthur Weaver Professor in Oncology and Director, Division of Myeloid Diseases. The MDS Program, along with a Tissue Repository containing more than 50,000 samples from MDS and acute leukemia patients was successfully relocated to the University of Massachusetts in 2004 and to Columbia University in 2010.Before moving to New York, Dr. Raza was the Chief of Hematology Oncology and the Gladys Smith Martin Professor of Oncology at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester. She has published the results of her laboratory research and clinical trials in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, Blood, Cancer, Cancer Research, the British Journal of Hematology, Leukemia, and Leukemia Research. Dr. Raza serves on numerous national and international panels as a reviewer, consultant, and advisor and is the recipient of a number of awards.
Dr. Raza is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Leukemia.
Dr. Raza is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Raza is currently accepting new patients.
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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Dr. Raza 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Azra Raza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Azra Raza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Azra Raza by calling their office at 212-305-5098. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Azra Raza a top-rated expert for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Azra Raza is classified as an Elite expert for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), 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. Azra Raza specialize in?
While Dr. Azra Raza is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Azra Raza participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Azra Raza has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). You can view a list of Dr. Azra Raza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Azra Raza accept my insurance?
Dr. Azra Raza accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-5098 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
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- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Raza isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Advanced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- LeukemiaDr. Raza isAdvanced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Experienced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Castleman DiseaseDr. Raza isExperienced. Learn about Castleman Disease.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Raza isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
- Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Raza isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.