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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; Vice President, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology 2023-2024

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 and 2023-24 Vice President of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology. 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 and serves as the 2023-24 Vice President of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology.

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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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