
Overview
Jing-Zhou Hou, MD, PhD, is a clinical hematological oncologist specializing in hematological malignancies, cell therapy, and bone marrow transplant in the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Hou received his medical degree from Henan Medical University in China, his master’s degree at Shanghai Medical University, and his PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from Tulane University. He completed his internal medicine residency in Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Stanford University. He joined UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in 2007.
Dr. Hou is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Dr. Hou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hou is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Clinical Research
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Burgess is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Adam M. Brufsky, MD, PhD, FACP, is professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and also serves as the associate division chief for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is the medical director of the Magee-Women's Cancer Program, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; associate director for clinical investigations at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; and codirector of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.Dr. Brufsky is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a medical and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Conn.; completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Brufsky is a member of professional organizations, such as American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Pennsylvania Oncologic Society. An active researcher, Dr. Brufsky has numerous abstracts and research articles in leading journals, and is principal investigator on a number of research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and US Army - Breast Cancer Research Program. Dr. Brufsky is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brufsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Liza C. Villaruz, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and she specializes in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Villaruz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Villaruz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Villaruz is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou by calling their office at 412-794-7893. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, 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. Jing-zhou Z. Hou specialize in?
While Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Multiple Myeloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation. You can view a list of Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou accept my insurance?
Dr. Jing-zhou Z. Hou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-794-7893 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Hou isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Hou isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Hou isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Advanced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL)
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma
- LeukemiaDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- MyelofibrosisDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- Primary Lymphoma of the Brain
- Richter SyndromeDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Hou isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)Dr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL).
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- AnemiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
- Blood ClotsDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Burkitt LymphomaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Burkitt Lymphoma.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- HemochromatosisDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Hemochromatosis.
- Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K
- Heyde SyndromeDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Heyde Syndrome.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Hypereosinophilic SyndromeDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- LeukocytosisDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Leukocytosis.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Midline Lethal GranulomaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Midline Lethal Granuloma.
- Mycosis FungoidesDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Mycosis Fungoides.
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
- Paris-Trousseau ThrombocytopeniaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia.
- Peripheral T-Cell LymphomaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- PlasmacytomaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL)
- Protein C DeficiencyDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Protein C Deficiency.
- Protein S DeficiencyDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Protein S Deficiency.
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
- RUNX1 Familial Platelet DisorderDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)Dr. Hou isExperienced. Learn about Von Willebrand Disease (VWD).


