Virginia L. Harrod
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions

Overview

Virginia Lynn Harrod, MD, is a board-certified, experienced pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Harrod has expertise in advanced diagnosis and treatment of infants, children and young adults. Listening and compassion are an important part of every appointment.

Dr. Harrod is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ganglioglioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Neuroblastoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

Dr. Harrod is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials. Dr. Harrod is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in TX

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Fellowships

ST. JUDE CHILDREN's RESEARCH Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Dell Children's Medical Center
Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sendero
  • HMO
Seton Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Dell Children's Medical Group - Children's Blood and Cancer Center Pavilion 200
4910 Mueller Blvd, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Harrod 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)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


17 Clinical Trials

NMTT- Neuroblastoma Maintenance Therapy Trial Using Difluoromethylornithine (DFMO)
Phase II Trial of Eflornithine (DFMO) and Etoposide for Relapsed/Refractory Neuroblastoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Investigating Bortezomib (NSC# 681239) on a Modified Augmented BFM (ABFM) Backbone in Newly Diagnosed T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) and T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LLy)
Randomized Phase 3 Trial Evaluating the Addition of the IGF-1R Monoclonal Antibody Ganitumab (AMG 479, NSC# 750008) to Multiagent Chemotherapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma
Risk-Stratified Randomized Phase III Testing of Blinatumomab (NSC#765986) in First Relapse of Childhood B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) in Children and Young Adults
Treatment of Children With All Stages of Hepatoblastoma With Temsirolimus (NSC#683864) Added to High Risk Stratum Treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Virginia L. Harrod

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Virginia L. Harrod?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Virginia L. Harrod by calling their office at 512-628-1900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Virginia L. Harrod a top-rated expert for Ganglioglioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Virginia L. Harrod is classified as an Advanced expert for Ganglioglioma, 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. Virginia L. Harrod specialize in?

While Dr. Virginia L. Harrod is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Ganglioglioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Neuroblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Virginia L. Harrod participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Virginia L. Harrod has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ganglioglioma. You can view a list of Dr. Virginia L. Harrod's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Virginia L. Harrod accept my insurance?

Dr. Virginia L. Harrod accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-628-1900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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