Dr. Joanne J. Kurtzberg
Overview
I’m a pediatric blood and bone marrow transplant specialist. I see patients from all over the world, many of whom have very rare diseases. I take care of patients with leukodystrophies, leukemias and other blood disorders that are resistant to standard treatment, and children with brain injuries like cerebral palsy. It’s rewarding to make a difference when treating challenging diseases. I’ve been fortunate over my career to be able to develop new treatments in the laboratory that I take into the clinic to help patients. In fact, here at Duke I was involved in the first cord-blood transplant anywhere in the world. When meeting with patients, I focus on making their experience more than just the medicine. We have a family support program for things beyond medical needs, which is especially helpful for families that are far from home. Outside of work, I like to knit, bike and spend time with my family.
Dr. Kurtzberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bone Marrow Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Congenital Athymia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 198 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
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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.
10 Clinical Trials
Duke Children's Health Center Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
I care for patients and families seeking bone marrow transplants, cellular therapies, and gene therapies for high-risk cancers, genetic and metabolic disorders, and primary immune deficiencies. I work closely with a comprehensive team to ensure the best long-term outcomes and quality of life. I am attentive to the needs of my patients, as well as their caregivers and families. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures. Dr. Mahadeo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Bone Marrow Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Leukemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.
Michael Winstead is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Winstead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bone Marrow Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Neutropenia, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Duke Adult Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center - Clinic 2N
I became interested in medicine after studying tropical forest in college and realizing that I wanted more contact with people than trees. In medical school, I cared for children and adults with sickle cell disease and was inspired by the challenges and complexity of this chronic illness. I chose to train in both pediatric and adult hematology and now see both children and adults with non-malignant blood disorders. I joined Duke Health in July 2016 to direct the Adult Sickle Cell Program and focus on the care of children and adults with disorders of hemoglobin. Dr. Strouse is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Bone Marrow Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Kurtzberg isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome)
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)Dr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD).
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Neonatal SepsisDr. Kurtzberg isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Sepsis.