Dr. Elizabeth Fox MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
South 34th Street And Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Elizabeth Fox is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Fox specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Fox treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Fox can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Penn State
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Awards
- NIH Award of Merit for Transition of Carboxypeptidase Treatment Progra 2008
- NIH Director's Award of Merit for Contributions to Clinical Developme 2006
- ASCO Merit Award 2002
- AACR-Glaxo Wellcome Oncology Scholar Award for Promising Clinical/Tra 2000
- NCI Fellowship Training Award 1999
- Feigin Scholar, Texas Children's Hospital 1995
- Shapiro Scholar, Department of Pediatrics, 1991
Professional Memberships
- Member Children's Oncology Group 2002
- Member American Society of Clinical Oncology 1998
- Member American Association for Cancer Research 1997
Fellowships
- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD
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