Expertise in
27
conditions

Dr. Craig A. Portell

Hematology
UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
1240 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
27
conditions
UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
1240 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

Craig Portell is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Portell is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. Dr. Portell is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Virginia Medical Center
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
1240 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908

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.

14 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Study of the Addition of Venetoclax to Ibrutinib and Obinutuzumab Versus Ibrutinib and Obinutuzumab in Untreated Younger Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
A Randomized Phase III Study of the Addition of Venetoclax to Ibrutinib and Obinutuzumab Versus Ibrutinib and Obinutuzumab in Untreated Younger Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Ibrutinib, Obinutuzumab, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Study of Ibrutinib Plus Obinutuzumab Versus Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax and Obinutuzumab in Untreated Older Patients (>/= 65 Years of Age) With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
A Randomized Phase III Study of Ibrutinib Plus Obinutuzumab Versus Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax and Obinutuzumab in Untreated Older Patients (>/= 65 Years of Age) With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Ibrutinib, Obinutuzumab, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Active-Comparator, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin or Placebo in Combination With Lenalidomide and Rituximab in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Active-Comparator, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin or Placebo in Combination With Lenalidomide and Rituximab in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Brentuximab vedotin, Rituximab, Lenalidomide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized 3-Arm Phase II Study Comparing 1.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and High Dose Cytarabine (BR/CR) 2.) Bendamustine, Rituximab, High Dose Cytarabine and Acalabrutinib (BR/CR-A), and 3.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and Acalabrutinib (BR-A) in Patients </= 70 Years Old With Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
A Randomized 3-Arm Phase II Study Comparing 1.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and High Dose Cytarabine (BR/CR) 2.) Bendamustine, Rituximab, High Dose Cytarabine and Acalabrutinib (BR/CR-A), and 3.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and Acalabrutinib (BR-A) in Patients </= 70 Years Old With Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Acalabrutinib, Bendamustine, Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Cytarabine, Rituximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Consolidation With Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Followed by Maintenance Rituximab vs Maintenance Rituximab Alone for Patients With Mantle Cell Lymphoma in Minimal Residual Disease-Negative First Complete Remission
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Consolidation With Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Followed by Maintenance Rituximab vs Maintenance Rituximab Alone for Patients With Mantle Cell Lymphoma in Minimal Residual Disease-Negative First Complete Remission
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Procedure
Study Drug: Rituximab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I/II Study of Ixazomib and Ibrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma
A Phase I/II Study of Ixazomib and Ibrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ixazomib, Ibrutinib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Fitness-adapted, Pembrolizumab-based Therapy for Untreated Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients 60 Years of Age and Above (cHL 001)
Fitness-adapted, Pembrolizumab-based Therapy for Untreated Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients 60 Years of Age and Above (cHL 001)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Novel Immuno-epigenetic Based Platform for Patients With Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (PTCL) and Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL): an International Phase Ib Study of Pembrolizumab Combined With Decitabine and/or Pralatrexate
Novel Immuno-epigenetic Based Platform for Patients With Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (PTCL) and Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL): an International Phase Ib Study of Pembrolizumab Combined With Decitabine and/or Pralatrexate
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Pembrolizumab, Pralatrexate, Decitabine
Study Phase: Phase 1
An International, Phase 3, Open-Label, Randomized Study of BGB-3111 Compared With Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Patients With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
An International, Phase 3, Open-Label, Randomized Study of BGB-3111 Compared With Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Patients With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Zanubrutinib, Bendamustine, Rituximab, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Versus Standard of Care Therapy in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (ZUMA-7)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Versus Standard of Care Therapy in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (ZUMA-7)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Axicabtagene Ciloleucel, Platinum-containing salvage chemotherapy (eg, R-ICE) followed by high dose therapy (eg, BEAM) and autologous stem cell transplant in responders, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine
Study Phase: Phase 3
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61 Total Publications

Treatment patterns in relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma: real-world evidence from seven countries.
Treatment patterns in relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma: real-world evidence from seven countries.
Journal: Future oncology (London, England)
Published: July 31, 2026
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Is Dr. Craig A. Portell a top-rated expert for Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig A. Portell is classified as an Elite expert for Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), 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. Craig A. Portell specialize in?

While Dr. Craig A. Portell is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Craig A. Portell participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Craig A. Portell has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). You can view a list of Dr. Craig A. Portell'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. Craig A. Portell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-924-9333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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