Expertise in
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conditions

Dr. Celalettin Ustun

Hematology
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
Chicago, IL 
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29 Years of Experience
Expertise in
16
conditions
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Celalettin Ustun is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years.

Dr. Ustun is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 180 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Rush University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, Chicago, IL 60612
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Office
1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607

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.

4 Clinical Trials

A 3-Part, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Avapritinib (BLU-285), a Selective KIT Mutation-Targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in Indolent and Smoldering Systemic Mastocytosis With Symptoms Inadequately Controlled With Standard Therapy
A 3-Part, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Avapritinib (BLU-285), a Selective KIT Mutation-Targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in Indolent and Smoldering Systemic Mastocytosis With Symptoms Inadequately Controlled With Standard Therapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Avapritinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-label, Single Arm, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Avapritinib (BLU-285), A Selective KIT Mutation-targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in Patients With Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis
An Open-label, Single Arm, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Avapritinib (BLU-285), A Selective KIT Mutation-targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in Patients With Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Avapritinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Relapse Prophylaxis With IL-15 Super Agonist N-803 in Patients With Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Following Reduced Intensity Conditioning (RIC) Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Relapse Prophylaxis With IL-15 Super Agonist N-803 in Patients With Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Following Reduced Intensity Conditioning (RIC) Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 03, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: N-803 IL-15 Super Agonist Complex
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-Label Phase 2 Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study of CLT-008 Myeloid Progenitor Cells as a Supportive Care Measure During Induction Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
An Open-Label Phase 2 Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study of CLT-008 Myeloid Progenitor Cells as a Supportive Care Measure During Induction Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 27, 2018
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
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142 Total Publications

Efficacy and safety of avapritinib in advanced systemic mastocytosis: 4-year follow-up of the PATHFINDER study.
Efficacy and safety of avapritinib in advanced systemic mastocytosis: 4-year follow-up of the PATHFINDER study.
Journal: Blood advances
Published: June 20, 2025
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Is Dr. Celalettin Ustun a top-rated expert for Systemic Mastocytosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Celalettin Ustun is classified as an Elite expert for Systemic Mastocytosis, 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. Celalettin Ustun specialize in?

While Dr. Celalettin Ustun is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Celalettin Ustun participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Celalettin Ustun has published 142 articles and abstracts on conditions like Systemic Mastocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Celalettin Ustun'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. Celalettin Ustun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-5904 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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