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ITP and Immune Hematology Program

<p>ITP and Immune Hematology Program</p>

One of the nation’s few pediatric clinics dedicated to immune‑related blood disorders 

What Sets Us Apart

The ITP and Immune Hematology Program offers highly specialized care for children with immune‑related blood conditions. As one of the only programs of its kind, we combine expert diagnosis, individualized treatment, and access to the latest therapies, including innovative clinical trials.  

Key characteristics that set our Program apart:

  • Specialized pediatric immune hematology expertise with lifelong support and resources to help patients and families understand and manage symptoms 
  • Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care across more than 40 subspecialties, combining thorough evaluation with individualized treatment plans  
  • Close collaboration with specialists across multiple disciplines to monitor for the emergence of other immune conditions and treat their underlying causes to help prevent or lessen immune-related blood disorders
  • Access to a full range of established therapies, alongside innovative treatments developed through world-leading research and clinical trials
  • National partnerships with organizations such as the ITP Consortium of North America (ICON) and the Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA) that drive innovation while keeping families and clinicians informed  

Treatment Approaches 

Within the ITP and Immune Hematology Program, we provide expert, evidence-based care based on the most up-to-date international expert consensus recommendations and guidelines. Learn more about our Treatment Approaches. 

Mission

At the ITP and Immune Hematology Program, we are dedicated to: 

Comprehensive, Personalized Care

Expert diagnosis and tailored treatment through team-based, multidisciplinary approaches at every stage, including transition to adult care

Innovation and Research

Cutting-edge therapies, genetic discoveries, and new drug development that drive progress and shape the future of advanced care

Education and Empowerment

Training future leaders in immune‑related blood disorders while empowering patients and families through access to the latest innovations 

ITP and Immune Hematology Resources

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Patient & Family Support

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Top 10 in Cancer

Proud to be ranked one of the best children’s cancer centers in the country by U.S. News & World Report for nine consecutive years

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Our Team

Meet our team, who provide expert care and guidance from diagnosis to treatment for the best outcomes

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Refer a Patient

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Clinical Trials

Learn about the clinical trials and novel therapies we offer for a wide range of children's cancer and blood disorders

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Ways to Help

Support us in advancing our goal of curing all forms of childhood cancer and childhood blood disorders

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Research

Discover our cutting-edge laboratory and clinical research, where we are developing new, more effective therapies

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Our Locations

Texas Children's Hospital Wallace Tower

Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030

Tel. 832-824-1000
 

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