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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, 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 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Pecker is currently accepting new patients.
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Park BLDG, STE 110, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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.
Clinical Research
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Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Robert Brodsky is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is classical hematology and haploidentical bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease and aplastic anemia. Dr. Brodsky serves as the director of the Division of Hematology and the T32 Training Program. He is the Johns Hopkins Family Professor of Medicine and Oncology. He received his M.D. from Hahnemann University. He completed his residency at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He performed a fellowship in hematology at the National Institutes of Health and a fellowship in oncology at Johns Hopkins. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1997. From 2017 to 2022 he served as Associate Editor to The Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) and Secretary to American Society of Hematology (ASH). He serves as President of The American Society of Hematology (ASH) in 2023. Dr. Brodsky is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Brodsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brodsky is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Michael Streiff is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Streiff is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Streiff is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Patrick Forde is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Forde is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Forde is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lydia H. Pecker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lydia H. Pecker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lydia H. Pecker by calling their office at 443-287-8288. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy. 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 86 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnemiaDr. Pecker isElite. Learn about Anemia.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Pecker isElite. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Pecker isElite. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Pecker isElite. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Pecker isElite. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
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- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Hemoglobin SC DiseaseDr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin SC Disease.
- Hemolytic Transfusion ReactionDr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.
- ThalassemiaDr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Tubal LigationDr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Tubal Ligation.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Pecker isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).