Lydia H. Pecker
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Lydia H. Pecker

Hematology
Baltimore, MD 
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Expertise in
5
conditions
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Lydia H. Pecker is a pediatric hematologist and Director of the Young Adult Clinic at the Sickle Cell Center for Adults at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Pecker received her undergraduate degree in Africana studies from Brown University and earned her M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed residency training at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and completed a fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute before joining the Hopkins faculty in 2016. Dr. Pecker's NIH and foundation-funded research focuses on reproductive health in people with ovaries and sickle cell disease.

Dr. Pecker is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Tubal Ligation, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Pecker is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center, Pediatrics, 2013

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Pediatric Pathology in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

Children's National Medical Center, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Park BLDG, STE 110, Baltimore, MD 21287

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pecker 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
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Is Dr. Lydia H. Pecker a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lydia H. Pecker is classified as an Elite 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. Lydia H. Pecker specialize in?

While Dr. Lydia H. Pecker is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Lydia H. Pecker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lydia H. Pecker has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sickle Cell Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Lydia H. Pecker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lydia H. Pecker accept my insurance?

Dr. Lydia H. Pecker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-287-8288 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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