Dr. Megan Askew
Overview
I'm a pediatric hematologist and oncologist, and an assistant professor at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College. I primarily treat kids with non-malignant hematologic disorders and serve on various committees advocating for patients with hematologic diseases. I always wanted to work with kids and their families and to be able to provide good medical care to people of various backgrounds. I think working with kids and other pediatricians is one of the more enjoyable parts of life. I want to advocate on my patients and families’ behalf and to give them the best care possible. I'm most passionate about non-malignant hematologic disease. In particular I focus on immunohematology and care for patients with sickle cell disease, and I have a particular interest in reproductive health for patients with sickle cell disease, as well as metalogic disorders. I take care of dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to bleeding disorders such as Willebrand disease. I take care of patients with iron deficiency anemia with immune-mediated thrombocytopenias and other immune mediated cytopenia. Throughout my care, I make a point to be present with each patient and family when I'm with them, to make sure that they are heard and advocated for.
Dr. Askew is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Crisis, Sickle Cell Disease, Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and Alpha Thalassemia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Askew 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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Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
It’s important that the treatment experience is as personal and comfortable as possible for every family. Our department has its own Family Advisory Council whose input helped bring lots of improvements – like room service, refrigerators, prayer groups, better food, and better access to social support. Making life easier for these families is a huge priority for me. Even sick kids are kids at heart (as I am), just looking for a smile, some fun, a connection with the team members who take care of them. I make it my business to make life better for these kids and their families – as a doctor and through research into promising new drugs. I’m a firm believer in clinical trials. In fact, about 80% of our patients are enrolled in clinical trials through the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research, where I’m director of both. This number is much higher than for adults with cancer, and much higher for children with other kinds of diseases. We also participate in the national Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program, which makes new therapies available for kids sooner. In our department, participating in clinical trials and research studies is the standard of our family-centered care. Dr. Kolb is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Leukemia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Fox Chase Cancer Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Megan Askew
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Megan Askew?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Megan Askew by calling their office at 800-416-4441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Megan Askew a top-rated expert for Hemolytic Crisis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Megan Askew is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hemolytic Crisis, 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. Megan Askew specialize in?
While Dr. Megan Askew is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Hemolytic Crisis, Sickle Cell Disease, and Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Megan Askew participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Megan Askew has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemolytic Crisis. You can view a list of Dr. Megan Askew's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Megan Askew accept my insurance?
Dr. Megan Askew accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-416-4441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Hemolytic CrisisDr. Askew isDistinguished. Learn about Hemolytic Crisis.
- Advanced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- AgranulocytosisDr. Askew isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Askew isAdvanced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- Burkitt LymphomaDr. Askew isAdvanced. Learn about Burkitt Lymphoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Askew isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Experienced
- Acquired AgranulocytosisDr. Askew isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Agranulocytosis.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Askew isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adrenal CancerDr. Askew isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Askew isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.