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Dr. Frank Milton Balis M.D., Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Frank Milton Balis M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

3/5(2)
3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104
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3/5

About

As director of Clinical Cancer Research for the Division of Oncology and interim chief of the Division of Oncology at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, I facilitate the clinical research of man ...

Education and Training

Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1975

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Awards

  •  2008 NIH Award of Merit for successful clinical development of glucarpidase 
  •  2003 NIH Award of Merit for outstanding contributions as Clinical Director 
  •  2001 NCI Mentor of Merit Award 
  •  2000 Public Health Service Outstanding Service Medal 
  •  1998 Division of Clinical Sciences Director's Award 
  •  1990 Public Health Service Unit Commendation 
  •  1988 Society for Pediatric Research 
  •  1978 Amos Christie Award in Pediatrics 
  •  1974 Alpha Omega Alpha 
  •  1970 Phi Beta Kappa 

Treatments

  • Bone Cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Dermal Aesthetics
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • Member Children's Oncology Group 
  • Member American Society of Clinical Oncology 
  • Member American Association for Cancer Research 
  • Member Society for Translational Oncology 
  • Member Society for Pediatric Research 
  • Member Developmental Therapeutics Committee 

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Oncology Research - The Children's Orthopedic Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA  

Experience & Accolades

  • Member2010 - 2014eIRB Smartform version 2 Advisory Committee
  • Member2009 - 2014 CCCR Clinical Research Quality Assurance Committee
  • Member2009 - 2014 CCCR Pediatric Protocol Review Committee
  • Member2009 - 2014 Pediatric Subcommittee of the Oncological Drugs Advisory Committee, FDA
  • Member2009 - 2014 CCCR Cancer Leadership Group
  • Member2009 - 2014 University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Strategy Group

Dr. Frank Milton Balis M.D.'s Practice location

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3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Practice At 100 N 20th St Ste 301 Chca

100 N 20th St Suite 301 -
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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