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Jeffrey Hord, MD

Director, Division of Hematology-Oncology; Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist; LOPen Charities and Mawaka Family Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Honoring Dr. Jeffrey Hord)

Hord, Jeffrey MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Hord has been practicing since 1995 and joined Akron Children’s in 1999. He serves as the Director of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and the LOPen Charities and Mawaka Family Chair in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Kentucky, he completed his residency at The Ohio State University and fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has a special interest in oncology, hematology, oncology supportive care, practice management, and reducing central line associated blood stream infections. Dr. Hord is board-certified in pediatric hematology-oncology. 

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Medical School:
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY
Residency:
Pediatrics: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Fellowship:
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: Vanderbilt University Hospital and Clinic, Nashville, TN
Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics; Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Academic Appointments:
Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University

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Associations:
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Secretary/Treasurer: American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Society for Pediatric Research
Clinical Interests:
Acquired severe aplastic anemia, oncology supportive care, practice management and quality improvement
Special Interests:
Acquired severe aplastic anemia, oncology supportive care, practice management and quality improvement
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