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Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Blood Disorders
Phone: 832-824-4524
Address
Houston, TX 77030
Ghadir S. Sasa, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology Oncology | 2010 |
| Miami Children's Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 2007 |
| University of Jordan | Internship | Multidisciplinary Program | 2003 |
| University of Jordan | Medical School | Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery | 2002 |
About
Dr. Ghadir Sasa is interested in inherited and acquired bone marrow failure disorders. During her fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Alison Bertuch, Dr. Sasa's research focused on dyskeratosis congenita, an inherited bone marrow failure that results from abnormal telomere shortening. She is also clinically interested in myelodysplatic & myeloproliferative syndromes, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and general hematology.
Clinical Interests
General Hematology
Bone marrow failure disorders
Dyskeratosis congenita
Myelodysplatic & myeloproliferative syndromes
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Jordanian Medical Association | Member |
Selected Publications
Awards & Honors
2021 Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine
Language
English, Arabic
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