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Dr. Charles C Gawad, MD

Dr. Charles C Gawad, MD

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Pediatrician, Hematology / Oncology Specialist
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    Overview

    Dr. Charles Gawad, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Gawad completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Gawad is fluent in English, Castilian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gawad’s practice accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gawad’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

    Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist

    Pediatrician

    Hematology / Oncology Specialist

    Education & Training

    University of California, Los Angeles (Residency)

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA (Fellowship)

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford CA (Fellowship)

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics

    American Board of Pediatrics since 2013

    American Board of Pediatrics since 2010

    Languages

    Castilian

    Spanish

    Medical Conditions Treated

    conditions treated by a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, like Dr. Charles Gawad, may include:

    Anal Cancer, Anemia, Aplastic anemia, Bone Cancer, Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, DCIS, Esophageal Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Hemophilia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Mesothelioma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Oral, Head & Neck Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Sickle Cell Anemia, Stomach cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Uterine Cancer

    Please contact Dr. Gawad's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

    Medical Procedures Performed

    procedures performed by a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, like Dr. Charles Gawad, may include:

    3D Conformal Radiotherapy, Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), Adrenalectomy, Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion Consultation, Blood Transfusion Follow Up, Bone Excision, Bone Grafting, Bone Marrow Biopsy, Bone Marrow Transplant Consultation, Bone Marrow Transplant Follow Up, Bone Metastasis Treatment, Cancer Treatment, Cervical Cancer Evaluation, Chemotherapy, External Beam Radiotherapy, Free Tissue Transfer, Gynecologic Oncology Consultation, Gynecologic Oncology Follow Up, Hematology Consultation, Hematology Follow Up, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Infusion Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Internal Radiation / Brachytherapy, Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT), Musculoskeletal Oncology Consultation, Musculoskeletal Oncology Follow Up, Neuroblastoma Treatment, Neuro-Oncology Follow-up, Oncology Consultation, Oncology Follow Up, Oncology Second Opinion, Oncology Surgery, Oncology Surgery Consultation, Oncology Surgery Follow Up, Orthopedic Oncology Consultation, Orthopedic Oncology Follow Up, Ovarian Cancer Screening, Pediatric Musculoskeletal Tumor, Proton Therapy, Radiation Oncology Consultation, Radiation Oncology Follow Up, Radiation Oncology Second Opinion, Radiation Therapy, Radiology Testing Follow Up, Radiotherapy Consultation, Radiotherapy Follow Up, Stereotactic Radiation, Surgical Oncology, Tumor Treatment, Uterine Cancer Evaluation and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gawad's office.

    Insurances

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Locations

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Special Fellow, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

    Fellow Basic Research Scholar, American Society of Hematology

    Translational Research Training in Hematology, American Society of He

    Fellowship for Medical Students Continued Support Award, HHMI

    Cloister Scholar, HHMI-NIH

    Advanced Residency Training Program, Stanford

    Publications

    Noninvasive in vivo monitoring of tissue-specific global gene expression in humans.

    Proceedings of the tiol Academy of Sciences of the United States of Am, 2014

    Massive evolution of the immunoglobulin heavy chain locus

    BLOOD, 2012

    Circular Rs Are the Predomint Transcript Isoform from Hundreds of Human Genes in Diverse Cell Types

    PLOS ONE, 2012

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Dr. Charles Gawad accepting new patients?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Gawad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Gawad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gawad's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    Does Dr. Charles Gawad offer telehealth appointments?

    Please contact Dr. Gawad's office at (650) 497-8000 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which language(s) does Dr. Charles Gawad speak?

    Dr. Charles Gawad speaks English, Castilian and Spanish.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Gawad have?

    Dr. Charles Gawad is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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