Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Duncan S. Stearns

Hematology | Oncology
University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
21
conditions
University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 

Overview

Duncan Stearns is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Stearns is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 33 clinical trials. Dr. Stearns is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Stearns 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)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

33 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Axitinib/Nivolumab Combination Therapy vs. Single Agent Nivolumab for the Treatment of TFE/Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma (tRCC) Across All Age Groups
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Axitinib/Nivolumab Combination Therapy vs. Single Agent Nivolumab for the Treatment of TFE/Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma (tRCC) Across All Age Groups
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Axitinib, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Vincristine, Dactinomycin, Cyclophosphamide (VAC) Alternating With Vincristine and Irinotecan (VI) Versus VAC/VI Plus Temsirolimus (TORI, Torisel, NSC# 683864) in Patients With Intermediate Risk (IR) Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Vincristine, Dactinomycin, Cyclophosphamide (VAC) Alternating With Vincristine and Irinotecan (VI) Versus VAC/VI Plus Temsirolimus (TORI, Torisel, NSC# 683864) in Patients With Intermediate Risk (IR) Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Dactinomycin, Irinotecan hydrochloride, Temsirolimus, Vincristine sulfate, Vinorelbine
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pediatric Hepatic Malignancy International Therapeutic Trial (PHITT)
Pediatric Hepatic Malignancy International Therapeutic Trial (PHITT)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine, Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin, Sorafenib, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
Utilizing Response- and Biology-Based Risk Factors to Guide Therapy in Patients With Non-High-Risk Neuroblastoma
Utilizing Response- and Biology-Based Risk Factors to Guide Therapy in Patients With Non-High-Risk Neuroblastoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Nivolumab (NSC# 748726) in Combination With Chemo-Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Nivolumab (NSC# 748726) in Combination With Chemo-Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide Phosphate, Filgrastim, Nivolumab, Pegfilgrastim, Prednisolone, Prednisone, Rituximab, Rituximab+Hyaluronidase Human, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Trial of Tisagenlecleucel in First-line High-risk (HR) Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) Who Are Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Positive at the End of Consolidation (EOC) Therapy
A Phase II Trial of Tisagenlecleucel in First-line High-risk (HR) Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) Who Are Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Positive at the End of Consolidation (EOC) Therapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: CTL019
Study Phase: Phase 2
International Phase 3 Trial in Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ALL) Testing Imatinib in Combination With Two Different Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Backbones
International Phase 3 Trial in Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ALL) Testing Imatinib in Combination With Two Different Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Backbones
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone, Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Filgrastim, Ifosfamide, Imatinib Mesylate, Leucovorin Calcium, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Methylprednisolone, Pegaspargase, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Thioguanine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
Risk-Stratified Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Down Syndrome
Risk-Stratified Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Down Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Asparaginase, Erwinia Asparaginase, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Etoposide, Mitoxantrone, Thioguanine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized Study of Selumetinib Versus Carboplatin/Vincristine in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Associated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG)
A Phase 3 Randomized Study of Selumetinib Versus Carboplatin/Vincristine in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Associated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Selumetinib Sulfate, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Randomized Study of Nivolumab (Opdivo) Plus AVD or Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) Plus AVD in Patients (Age >/= 12 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Phase III, Randomized Study of Nivolumab (Opdivo) Plus AVD or Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) Plus AVD in Patients (Age >/= 12 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Procedure, Other, Radiation
Study Drugs: Brentuximab, Dacarbazine, Doxorubicin, Filgrastim, Nivolumab, Pegfilgrastim, Vinblastine
Study Phase: Phase 3
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25 Total Publications

Oncostatin-M ligand-based CAR-T therapy displays robust anti-tumor activity against osteosarcoma.
Oncostatin-M ligand-based CAR-T therapy displays robust anti-tumor activity against osteosarcoma.
Journal: BMC medicine
Published: August 24, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Duncan S. Stearns is classified as an Distinguished expert for Medulloblastoma, 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. Duncan S. Stearns specialize in?

While Dr. Duncan S. Stearns is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Duncan S. Stearns participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Duncan S. Stearns has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Medulloblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Duncan S. Stearns'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. Duncan S. Stearns accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 216-844-3345 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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