Dr. Mary Helen Hackney, MD
Hematologist (Blood Specialist) | Hematology
1250 E Marshall St Internal Medicine Richmond VA, 23298About
Dr. Mary Helen Hackney is a hematology internist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Hackney specializes in cases of suspected blood disorders when a diagnosis is unclear and further medical care is needed. Hematology internists work with other specialists such as surgeons, radiation therapists and gynecologists in order to get a better understanding on the cases. Often, patients are asked to participate in clinical research that could result in more efficient treatment methods.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 1995
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology- 1997
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine- 2008
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Accelerated superfractionated radiotherapy for inflammatory breast carcinoma: complete response predicts outcome and allows for breast conservation.
- Ethics of rural health care.
- Ovarian suppression in the management of premenopausal breast cancer: methods and efficacy in adjuvant and metastatic settings.
- Reaching Hard to Reach Populations with Hard to Communicate Messages: Efficacy of a Breast Health Research Champion Training Program.
- Bone marrow changes associated with recombinant granulocyte-macrophage and granulocyte colony-stimulating factors. Discrimination of granulocytic regeneration.
- How long does it take to get a "do not resuscitate" order?
Awards
- Outastanding Faculty Award, Internal Medicine Housestaff 2003
- Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine Professional Achievement Awa 2009
Fellowships
- Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia USA 1994
- VCU Medical Center
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