Hematologist
For hematologist Amanda Blackmon, D.O., the battle against blood cancers is a personal one. When she was young, she watched a close family member face leukemia and become a long-term survivor of the disease. This experience led to a unique perspective and passion to improve current treatments She aims to really understand each patient and their journey, listening carefully and helping them navigate their condition, to achieve the best possible outcomes. Her overall goals are to advocate for her patients and advance her field.
As a former chief fellow from University of California, Irvine, Dr. Blackmon was recognized with the Dr. Padmini Ayer Award for Excellence in Hematology/Oncology for her work over two consecutive years. She has presented research multiple times at conferences organized by SOHO, the American Society of Hematology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Dr. Blackmon also served as an author for ASH News Daily which reports on the latest research in her field.