Overview
Birte Wistinghausen, MD, is a pediatric oncologist and member of the leukemia and lymphoma team. She treats children, adolescents and young adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), histiocytosis and leukemia. Her clinical research concentrates on non-Hodgkin lymphoma, specifically on the role of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (PTLD) and cellular therapy in EBV-positive PTLD as well as the biology and treatment of B-lymphoblastic lymphoma. Dr. Wistinghausen's roles within the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) include serving as the principal co-investigator of a clinical study using EBV-specific T-cells in patients with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease and being the responsible investigator for B-lymphoblastic lymphoma. She is also serving as vice-chair for education of the COG NHL committee.
Dr. Wistinghausen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.
Dr. Wistinghausen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 20 clinical trials.
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9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wistinghausen 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
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Birte Wistinghausen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Birte Wistinghausen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Birte Wistinghausen by calling their office at 301-765-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Birte Wistinghausen a top-rated expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Birte Wistinghausen 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. Birte Wistinghausen specialize in?
While Dr. Birte Wistinghausen is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Histiocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Birte Wistinghausen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Birte Wistinghausen has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). You can view a list of Dr. Birte Wistinghausen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Birte Wistinghausen accept my insurance?
Dr. Birte Wistinghausen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-765-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Wistinghausen isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- HistiocytosisDr. Wistinghausen isAdvanced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- Langerhans Cell HistiocytosisDr. Wistinghausen isAdvanced. Learn about Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.
- LeukemiaDr. Wistinghausen isAdvanced. Learn about Leukemia.
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Wistinghausen isAdvanced. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Wistinghausen isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AnemiaDr. Wistinghausen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Wistinghausen isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Wistinghausen isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Wistinghausen isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Wistinghausen isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.