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Todd Alekshun, MD, Oncology, Hartford, CT

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Oncology Hartford, CT

Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute

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  • Office

    85 Seymour Street Suite 125
    Hartford Hospital Cancer Center
    Hartford, CT 06106
    Phone+1 860-972-4183
    Fax+1 860-240-7065

Summary

  • Todd Alekshun, MD, is an oncologist based in Hartford, CT, specializing in hematologic oncology, myelodysplasia, myelofibrosis, multiple myeloma, and amyloidosis. He completed his residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut, followed by a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of South Florida Morsani. Dr. Alekshun is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and holds a BS in Pharmacy. His research contributions include publications on various topics such as nocardial brain abscess and myeloma, with his work often cited by peers. Additionally, he earned the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from CMS in 2012.

Education & Training

  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine/Moffitt Cancer Center/Tampa General Hospital
    University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine/Moffitt Cancer Center/Tampa General HospitalFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
    University of Connecticut School of PharmacyBS in Pharmacy, 1991 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2004 - 2009
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Bortezomib salvage followed by Phase I/II study of bortezomib plus high-dose melphalan and tandem autologous transplantation for patients with primary resistant myeloma.  
    Nishihori T, Alekshun T.J., Shain K, Sullivan DM, Baz R, Perez L, Pidala J, Kharfan-Dabaja MA, Ochoa-Bayona JL, Fernandez HF, Yarde DN, Oliveira V, Fulp W, Han G, Kim ..., British Journal of Haematology, 2012
  • Granulomatous hepatitis from disseminated Mycobacterium bovis infection: shift of an intended local towards a detrimental systemic infection.  
    Rustagi T, Rai M, Alekshun TJ., Tropical Gastroenterology, 2011

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Connecticut's Top Doctors 2021: Over 1,500 Physicians in 66 Specialties
    Connecticut's Top Doctors 2021: Over 1,500 Physicians in 66 SpecialtiesJune 1st, 2021

Professional Memberships