Michael Pourdehnad
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Michael Pourdehnad

Hematology Oncology | Hematology
400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
7
conditions
400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Michael Pourdehnad is a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in cancers that originate in blood-forming tissues or immune system cells. He also has expertise in noncancerous blood disorders. Pourdehnad is a physician-scientist, a medical doctor who devotes much of his time to research. In addition to treating patients, he is dedicated to developing novel therapies for cancer patients with especially challenging cases. In this capacity, he works with the biotechnology company Celgene to translate research discoveries into new treatments for blood cancers. After earning his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine and Science, Pourdehnad completed a residency in internal medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in adult hematologic malignancies and blood and marrow transplantation at UCSF.

Dr. Pourdehnad is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and B-Cell Lymphoma.

Dr. Pourdehnad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pourdehnad is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin Univ, MD

Residency

Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Hematology Oncology
Hematology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of CA at San Francisco School of Med, Hematology - Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program
400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pourdehnad 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.

Multiple Myeloma

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Pourdehnad

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Pourdehnad?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Pourdehnad by calling their office at 415-353-2051. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael Pourdehnad a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Pourdehnad is classified as an Advanced expert for Multiple Myeloma, 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. Michael Pourdehnad specialize in?

While Dr. Michael Pourdehnad is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.

Does Dr. Michael Pourdehnad accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael Pourdehnad accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2051 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.

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