Bruce R. Kressel
Expertise in
61
conditions
Expertise in
61
conditions
5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials.

Dr. Kressel is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

Dr. Kressel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology Oncology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in DC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

George Washington University Hospital, Oncology, 1977
George Washington University Hospital, Hematology, 1976

Hospital Affiliations

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Sibley Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Sibley Memorial Hospital
5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, Washington, DC 20016

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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What conditions does Dr. Bruce R. Kressel specialize in?

While Dr. Bruce R. Kressel is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Gastric Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.

Does Dr. Bruce R. Kressel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bruce R. Kressel has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Essential Thrombocythemia. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce R. Kressel'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. Bruce R. Kressel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-660-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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