Expertise in
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Dr. Selina M. Luger

Hematology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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35 Years of Experience
Expertise in
21
conditions
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Selina Luger is a Hematologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luger has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Luger is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 191 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

McGill University

Residency

Presbyterian University Hospital

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

Hematology, 1994

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Chester County Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025

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Locations

Abramson Cancer Center Perelman 4th Floor West
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Luger 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.

Myelofibrosis
Polycythemia Vera

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

12 Clinical Trials

A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab and POMP (Prednisone, Vincristine, Methotrexate, 6-Mercaptopurine) for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Negative (Ph-) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and of Dasatinib, Prednisone and Blinatumomab for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Positive (Ph+) ALL, Relapsed/Refractory Ph+ ALL, and Philadelphia-Chromosome-Like Signature (Ph-Like) ALL (Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed/Refractory) With Known or Presumed Activating Dasatinib-Sensitive Mutations or Kinase Fusions (DSMKF)
A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab and POMP (Prednisone, Vincristine, Methotrexate, 6-Mercaptopurine) for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Negative (Ph-) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and of Dasatinib, Prednisone and Blinatumomab for Patients >/= 65 Years of Age With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia-Chromosome Positive (Ph+) ALL, Relapsed/Refractory Ph+ ALL, and Philadelphia-Chromosome-Like Signature (Ph-Like) ALL (Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed/Refractory) With Known or Presumed Activating Dasatinib-Sensitive Mutations or Kinase Fusions (DSMKF)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Dasatinib, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Methotrexate Sodium, Prednisone, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 2
The National Myelodysplastic Syndromes Natural History Study
The National Myelodysplastic Syndromes Natural History Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Randomized Phase II Study to Assess the Role of Nivolumab as Single Agent to Eliminate Minimal Residual Disease and Maintain Remission in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Patients After Chemotherapy (REMAIN TRIAL)
Randomized Phase II Study to Assess the Role of Nivolumab as Single Agent to Eliminate Minimal Residual Disease and Maintain Remission in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Patients After Chemotherapy (REMAIN TRIAL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Blinatumomab for Newly Diagnosed BCR-ABL-Negative B Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adults
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Blinatumomab for Newly Diagnosed BCR-ABL-Negative B Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adults
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone, Etoposide, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Pegaspargase, Prednisone, Rituximab, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Simplified Patient Care Strategy to Decrease Early Deaths in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
A Simplified Patient Care Strategy to Decrease Early Deaths in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Novel Therapeutics Versus Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Age 60 or Older LEAP: Less-Intense AML Platform Trial
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Novel Therapeutics Versus Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Age 60 or Older LEAP: Less-Intense AML Platform Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Azacitidine, Cytarabine, Decitabine, Midostaurin, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Phase III Randomized Trial of Clofarabine as Induction and Post-Remission Therapy vs. Standard Daunorubicin &Amp; Cytarabine Induction and Intermediate Dose Cytarabine Post-Remission Therapy, Followed by Decitabine Maintenance vs. Observation in Newly-Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Older Adults (Age >/= 60 Years)
Phase III Randomized Trial of Clofarabine as Induction and Post-Remission Therapy vs. Standard Daunorubicin &Amp; Cytarabine Induction and Intermediate Dose Cytarabine Post-Remission Therapy, Followed by Decitabine Maintenance vs. Observation in Newly-Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Older Adults (Age >/= 60 Years)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 13, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Procedure
Study Drugs: Clofarabine, Daunorubicin, Cytarabine, Decitabine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Oral Sapacitabine in Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Previously Untreated or in First Relapse, or Previously Treated Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Oral Sapacitabine in Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Previously Untreated or in First Relapse, or Previously Treated Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 04, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III, International, Randomized, Controlled Study of Rigosertib Versus Physician's Choice of Treatment in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome After Failure of a Hypomethylating Agent
A Phase III, International, Randomized, Controlled Study of Rigosertib Versus Physician's Choice of Treatment in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome After Failure of a Hypomethylating Agent
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 26, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Rigosertib
Study Phase: Phase 3
Feasibility and Outcomes of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) Compared to Conventional Therapy for Older and Medically Infirm Patients Diagnosed With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Prospective Observational Study
Feasibility and Outcomes of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) Compared to Conventional Therapy for Older and Medically Infirm Patients Diagnosed With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Prospective Observational Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 15, 2019
A Phase 1/2 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) in Combination With Azacitidine in Patients With Previously Untreated International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Intermediate-2 or High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
A Phase 1/2 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) in Combination With Azacitidine in Patients With Previously Untreated International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Intermediate-2 or High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 12, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-blind Phase 3 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) Versus Placebo in Combination With Azacitidine or Decitabine in the Treatment of Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
A Randomized, Double-blind Phase 3 Study of Vadastuximab Talirine (SGN-CD33A) Versus Placebo in Combination With Azacitidine or Decitabine in the Treatment of Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 12, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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191 Total Publications

A CHIP off the old (MDS) block.
A CHIP off the old (MDS) block.
Journal: Haematologica
Published: September 01, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Selina M. Luger is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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. Selina M. Luger specialize in?

While Dr. Selina M. Luger is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Leukemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Selina M. Luger participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Selina M. Luger has published 191 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). You can view a list of Dr. Selina M. Luger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Selina M. Luger accept my insurance?

Dr. Selina M. Luger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-615-5858 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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