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Wayne Furman, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Memphis, TN

Wayne L Furman MD


Professor of Pediatrics, University Tenn College of Medicine

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  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital262 Danny Thomas PlaceMemphis, TN 38105

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Summary

  • Dr. Wayne Furman is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Memphis, TN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and has been in practice 38 years. He is experienced in neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, pediatric sarcomas, hepatocellular cancer, and drug development.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1983 - 1985
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University
    Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1979 - 1983
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1983 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1982 - 1984
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • Memphis Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2006-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Serum ALT Elevations in Survivors of Childhood Cancer. A Report from the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study  
    Matthew J Krasin, Sima Jeha, Daniel M Green, Melissa M Hudson, Wayne L Furman, Michael W Bishop, Hepatology

Press Mentions

  • Novel Monoclonal Antibody Could Help Revolutionize Treatment of Children with High-Risk Neuroblastoma
    Novel Monoclonal Antibody Could Help Revolutionize Treatment of Children with High-Risk NeuroblastomaDecember 6th, 2021
  • New Treatment Offers Hope for Kids with Deadly Nerve Cancer
    New Treatment Offers Hope for Kids with Deadly Nerve CancerOctober 10th, 2019
  • Findings About Children’s Solid Tumors Are Sparking New Therapies
    Findings About Children’s Solid Tumors Are Sparking New TherapiesApril 9th, 2019
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