Overview
Lauren Jerkins is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Infantile Neutropenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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- EPO
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Locations
509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Jerkins has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren Jerkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Jerkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren Jerkins by calling their office at 828-213-8230. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lauren Jerkins a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren Jerkins is classified as an Experienced expert for Sickle Cell Disease, 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. Lauren Jerkins specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren Jerkins is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Infantile Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Lauren Jerkins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Jerkins has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sickle Cell Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren Jerkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lauren Jerkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren Jerkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-213-8230 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
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Jerkins isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Jerkins isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Jerkins isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.