Douglas A. Cipkala

Overview

Douglas A. Cipkala, MD, is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Cipkala is also a cancer survivor of childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma and brings a unique perspective to the cancer care team. In addition to diagnosing and treating patients, he is an accomplished pediatric cancer researcher and a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology and the Children's Oncology Group.

His clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Dr. Cipkala is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Cipkala is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in IN

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Fellowships

Columbus Community Hospital - Columbus
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health - Columbus

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Peyton Manning Children's - Indianapolis Pediatric Cancer Care and Hematology
2001 W 86th St, Fl 1, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cipkala 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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. Douglas A. Cipkala

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala by calling their office at 317-338-4673. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

What conditions does Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala specialize in?

While Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). You can view a list of Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala accept my insurance?

Dr. Douglas A. Cipkala accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-338-4673 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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