Girmay H. Tekle

Overview

Girmay Tekle-Yohannes, MD, is a board-certified pediatric hematologist oncologist. He treats pediatric cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia, and other blood conditions such as anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders. He performs specialized procedures, including bone marrow aspiration, bone marrow biopsy, spinal tap and intrathecal administration of chemotherapy.|Dr. Tekle-Yohannes earned his medical degree from Jimma University in Jimma, Ethiopia. He followed that with residencies at Ethio-Swedish Children’s Hospital/Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center/Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. After his residencies, he completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital.|A young child he met during his residency inspired him to practice in his specialty. “That child was exceptionally resilient,” he says. “Their family sold their house to purchase chemotherapy from abroad during a time of drug shortage.”|“The Children’s Oncology Group further consolidated my interest,” he notes. “They developed evidence-based and protocol-based cancer therapy and conducted multi-institution cooperative research that resulted in improvement of childhood cancer survival.”|Dr. Tekle-Yohannes is an accomplished researcher and presenter. He also serves as a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton.|He's an active member of several professional organizations and societies, including The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children’s Oncology Group, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Society of Hematology.

His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Dr. Tekle is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Jimma University, 1992 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 2008

Specialties

Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Licenses

Pediatrics in PA

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2011

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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  • PPO
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Hematology Oncology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Scranton - Pediatric Hematology Oncology
5 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA 18508
Geisinger Mount Pocono - Pediatric Hematology Oncology
126 Market Way, Mount Pocono, PA 18344

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Tekle 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)
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Is Dr. Girmay H. Tekle a top-rated expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Girmay H. Tekle is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), 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. Girmay H. Tekle specialize in?

While Dr. Girmay H. Tekle is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Girmay H. Tekle accept my insurance?

Dr. Girmay H. Tekle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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