Overview
Christina Amend, MD, is a UW Health Kids hematology and oncology doctor. She is also an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant.Dr. Amend cares for children with blood diseases and blood cancers. These include bleeding and clotting disorders, anemia (a low number of healthy red blood cells) and cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.During the first visit, Dr. Amend works to get to know the child and family. She explains the child’s diagnosis with care and compassion, using words that everyone can understand. She listens to concerns, outlines treatment options and answers questions.Dr. Amend believes the partnership between families and doctors is incredibly important and works together with families to make the best decisions for their child’s care. She also enjoys making connections with children so that she can teach them how to live full, healthy lives.To help improve patient care, Dr. Amend works with clinical trials and other research projects involving cancer and bleeding disorders in children.During her free time, Dr. Amend enjoys traveling, biking, cooking, reading, painting, pottery and exploring Madison with her family.My goal is to help children feel better, participate in activities they enjoy and live their lives to the fullest.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Adrenal Cancer.
Dr. Amend is board certified in Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Amend is currently accepting new patients.
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1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
855 N Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904
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Dr. Amend 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. Christina E. Amend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christina E. Amend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christina E. Amend by calling their office at 608-915-0520. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christina E. Amend a top-rated expert for Neuroblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christina E. Amend is classified as an Experienced expert for Neuroblastoma, 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. Christina E. Amend specialize in?
While Dr. Christina E. Amend is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Neuroblastoma, Hereditary Neuroblastoma, and Hereditary Spherocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Christina E. Amend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christina E. Amend has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuroblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christina E. Amend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christina E. Amend accept my insurance?
Dr. Christina E. Amend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0520 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Amend isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Adrenal CancerDr. Amend isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Amend isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Hereditary NeuroblastomaDr. Amend isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Neuroblastoma.
- Hereditary SpherocytosisDr. Amend isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spherocytosis.
- NeuroblastomaDr. Amend isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.