Overview
Karen Ballen is a Hematologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Ballen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 171 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
652 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Ste 310, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Ballen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Ballen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Ballen by calling their office at 434-924-3627. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Ballen a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Ballen is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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. Karen Ballen specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Ballen is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Karen Ballen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen Ballen has published 171 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). You can view a list of Dr. Karen Ballen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen Ballen accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Ballen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-924-3627 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Distinguished
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Ballen isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with MaturationDr. Ballen isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Ballen isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Ballen isDistinguished. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- LeukemiaDr. Ballen isDistinguished. Learn about Leukemia.
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Ballen isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Ballen isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Ballen isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Ballen isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Experienced
- Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)Dr. Ballen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL).
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Ballen isExperienced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- AnemiaDr. Ballen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Ballen isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Ballen isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Ballen isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.