Overview
Dr. William Ferguson treats children with cancer and blood disorders. His areas of expertise include hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, umbilical cord blood banking, use of genomic profiling for personalized cancer treatment, and new drug development for childhood cancer and sickle cell anemia. He participates in pediatric clinical trials for cancer, bone marrow transplantation, and sickle cell disease. Dr. Ferguson is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and director of the Division of Hematology-Oncology at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Professional memberships include: American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Society of Hematology; American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; and Medical Advisory Board of the Bone Marrow Foundation. He is also a member of the Executive and Scientific Committees of the Beat Childhood Cancer Consortium. Dr. Ferguson sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatrics.
Dr. Ferguson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Medulloblastoma, Ewing Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Dr. Ferguson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 58 clinical trials.
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1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ferguson 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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Ferguson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Ferguson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Ferguson by calling their office at 314-268-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Ferguson a top-rated expert for Neuroblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Ferguson is classified as an Elite expert for Neuroblastoma, 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. William Ferguson specialize in?
While Dr. William Ferguson is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Medulloblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. William Ferguson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Ferguson has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuroblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. William Ferguson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Ferguson accept my insurance?
Dr. William Ferguson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- NeuroblastomaDr. Ferguson isElite. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Ferguson isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Ferguson isAdvanced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Ferguson isAdvanced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- GliomaDr. Ferguson isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Ferguson isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- HistiocytosisDr. Ferguson isAdvanced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Ferguson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Ferguson isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- AnemiaDr. Ferguson isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Beta ThalassemiaDr. Ferguson isExperienced. Learn about Beta Thalassemia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Ferguson isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Ferguson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.