Overview
Dr. Lekakis is a Professor of Medicine who joined the University of Miami in 2010 and became an attending physician for Hemotology/Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation in 2012. He has since started the CAR-T trials, performed the first CAR-T for solid tumors, and transplanted adult sickle cell disease patients. Dr. Lekakis is a member of the USA CAR-T Consortium and several CIBMTR committees including CAR-T, Lymphoma, Leukemia, and GVHD. His main interests are CAR-T and GVHD.
Dr. Lekakis is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Lekakis is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. David Goldberg is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases and Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Goldberg received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, followed by residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. He then completed fellowships in gastroenterology and then transplant hepatology at the University of Pennsylvania, after which he was a faculty member from 2013-2019 before joining the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2019. Dr. Goldberg is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.
Rafat Abonour is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Abonour is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Abonour is currently accepting new patients.
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David Baran is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Baran is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Baran is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis by calling their office at 305-243-5302. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis a top-rated expert for Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), 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. Lazaros J. Lekakis specialize in?
While Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD). You can view a list of Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis accept my insurance?
Dr. Lazaros J. Lekakis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-243-5302 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Lekakis isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)Dr. Lekakis isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD).
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Lekakis isDistinguished. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Lekakis isDistinguished. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Lekakis isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Lekakis isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Lekakis isAdvanced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Lekakis isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Lekakis isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Lekakis isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Lekakis isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Lekakis isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell LymphomaDr. Lekakis isExperienced. Learn about Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Lekakis isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Lekakis isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Lekakis isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).