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Charles Hesdorffer, MD, Hematology, Washington, DC

CharlesSHesdorfferMDFCP, MMED

Hematology Washington, DC

Hematologic Oncology, Myeloproliferative Disorder Hematology-Oncology

Professor of Medicine, George Washington University and the Veterans Administration Medical Center

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  • Office

    50 Irving St NW
    Washington, DC 20422
    Phone+1 202-745-8000
    Fax+1 202-745-8184

Summary

  • Dr. Charles Hesdorffer is a hematologist based in Washington, DC, specializing in hematologic oncology and myeloproliferative disorders. He completed his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) in 1989 and holds an MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr. Hesdorffer has held numerous academic and clinical positions, including Professor of Medicine at the Department of Veterans Affairs and Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center since 2012. He has experience in heart failure, amyloidosis, hematologic oncology, myelodysplasia, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. His scholarly contributions include publications in notable journals and participation in various clinical trials. Recognized for his work, he has been awarded titles such as Best Doctor by Patient Choice Award and has been listed in Best Doctors in America.

Education & Training

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University
    College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University1986 - 1989
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1989
  • Johannesburg Hospital
    Johannesburg HospitalMMED, Internship Residency, 1979 - 1986
  • Johannesburg Teaching Hospitals
    Johannesburg Teaching HospitalsChief Residency, 1984 - 1984
  • Johannesburg Teaching Hospitals
    Johannesburg Teaching HospitalsResidency, 1981 - 1983
  • Johannesburg Teaching Hospitals
    Johannesburg Teaching HospitalsInternship, 1979 - 1979
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1978, MBBCh

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2016
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2007

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors (2004 to present) Best Doctors, Inc. Boston, 2012
  • Best Doctor (2010 to present) Patient Choice Award, 2012
  • Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM) 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Transfer of the MDR-1 gene into hematopoietic cells.  
    Bank A, Ward M, Hesdorffer C, Prog Exp Tumor Res. 36:50-64
  • Haploididentical ‘megadose’ stem cell transplantation in acute leukemia: Recommendations for a protocol agreed upon at the Perugia and Chicago meetings.  
    Champlin R, Hesdorffer C, Lowenberg B, Martelli MF, Mertelsmann RH, Reisner Y, Schmitz N, Leukemia, 16;427-428
  • Tandem Transplantation in Lymphoma.  
    Papadopoulos KP, Noguiera-Irizarry W, Hesdorffer CS, Bone Marrow Transplantation 28;529-535
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation at CPMC, an update. 
    Medicine Grand Rounds - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
  • High-level transduction and expression of the human MDR gene in CD34+ cells from marrow and peripheral blood. 
    31ST ASCO meeting - Los Angeles, California
  • The status of bone marrow transplantation - pulmonary complications and new approaches. 
    Pulmonary Grand Rounds, NY Hospital of Queens Medical Center, NYC
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German, Dutch