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Fuad El Rassi

  • Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Associate Professor
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Overview

A board certified hematologist, Dr. El Rassi treats patients with sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders. He leads the sickle cell research program at Grady Health System, where investigational agents and curative treatments are being considered in phase I, II and III clinical trials. Additionally, Dr. El Rassi treats patients in benign hematology at Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Dr. El Rassi is a member of the Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics Research Program at Winship Cancer Institue. He is a board member and serves as treasurer for the Sickle Cell Adult Provider Network. He is also involved in hematology and medical oncology fellows' training and education in benign hematology and chairs the Fellowship Competency Committee.

Dr. El Rassi received his Medical Degree from the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. His postgraduate medical training included a residency in internal medicine at Saint Louis University Hospital and a fellowship in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Dr. El Rassi's research work is focused on the development of novel approaches to improve the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, management of sickle cell disease, and iron overload.

Academic Appointment

  • Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from American University of Beirut, Beirut

Research

Publications

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