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 clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Vadakara is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Hematology And Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 30 clinical trials. Dr. Vadakara is currently accepting new patients.

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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Highmark
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Humana
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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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)
STAMP: Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma With Pembrolizumab, a Phase III Trial
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What conditions does Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph J. Vadakara is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. 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 2 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.

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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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