Kenneth P. Byrd
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Kenneth P. Byrd

Hematology
2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
Westwood, KS 
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14 Years of Experience
Expertise in
8
conditions
2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
Westwood, KS 
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Kenneth Byrd is a Hematologist in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Byrd has been practicing medicine for over 14 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences, Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2012
Residency
University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Internal Medicine, 2015
Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in KS
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2018
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2015
Fellowships
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Hematology and Oncology, 2018
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Kansas Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cigna
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Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion
2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205

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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of the Addition of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (a Conjugated Anti-CD22 Monoclonal Antibody) to Frontline Therapy in Young Adults (Ages 18-39 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Precursor B-Cell ALL
A Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of the Addition of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (a Conjugated Anti-CD22 Monoclonal Antibody) to Frontline Therapy in Young Adults (Ages 18-39 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Precursor B-Cell ALL
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: February 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Allopurinol, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Vincristine Sulfate, Dexamethasone, Pegylated L-Asparaginase, Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Mercaptopurine, Rituximab, Doxorubicin, Thioguanine, Inotuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Followed by Blinatumomab for Ph-Negative CD22-Positive B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Newly Diagnosed Older Adults or Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Disease
A Phase II Study of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Followed by Blinatumomab for Ph-Negative CD22-Positive B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Newly Diagnosed Older Adults or Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Disease
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: February 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Inotuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Conventional Chemotherapy +/- Uproleselan (GMI-1271) in Older Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Intensive Induction Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Conventional Chemotherapy +/- Uproleselan (GMI-1271) in Older Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Intensive Induction Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Uproleselan
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
BLockade of PD-1 Added to Standard Therapy to Target Measurable Residual Disease in Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2 (BLAST MRD AML-2): A Randomized Phase 2 Study of the Venetoclax, Azacitadine, and Pembrolizumab (VAP) Versus Venetoclax and Azacitadine as First Line Therapy in Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Who Are Ineligible or Who Refuse Intensive Chemotherapy
BLockade of PD-1 Added to Standard Therapy to Target Measurable Residual Disease in Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2 (BLAST MRD AML-2): A Randomized Phase 2 Study of the Venetoclax, Azacitadine, and Pembrolizumab (VAP) Versus Venetoclax and Azacitadine as First Line Therapy in Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Who Are Ineligible or Who Refuse Intensive Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Azacitidine, Pembrolizumab, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 2
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8 Total Publications

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Then Blinatumomab for Older Adults With Newly Diagnosed B-Cell ALL: Alliance Study A041703 Cohort 1 Results.
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Then Blinatumomab for Older Adults With Newly Diagnosed B-Cell ALL: Alliance Study A041703 Cohort 1 Results.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: September 30, 2025
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