Joseph J. Vadakara
Expertise in
41
conditions
Expertise in
41
conditions

Overview

Dr. Vadakara is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Vadakara obtained his medical degree from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Vadakara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology.

Dr. Vadakara is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocythemia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 30 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Hematology And Medical Oncology

Fellowships

Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology and Oncology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

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.


30 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II Trial in Early Relapsing or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Blinatumomab for Newly Diagnosed BCR-ABL-Negative B Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adults
STAMP: Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma With Pembrolizumab, a Phase III Trial
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Randomized Trial of Gilteritinib vs Midostaurin in FLT3 Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Phase II Trial of Response-Adapted Therapy Based on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for Bulky Stage I and Stage II Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)
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Is Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara a top-rated expert for Thrombocytopenia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thrombocytopenia, 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. Joseph J. Vadakara specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombocytopenia. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara accept my insurance?

Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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