Dr. ALEJANDRO CALVO, MD, FACP
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1 Elizabeth Pl 10th Floor Suite 10b Dayton OH, 45417About
Dr. Calvo received his medical degree from UMSS School of Medicine in Bolivia. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Kettering Medical Center and a combined Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. He is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Hospice and Palliative Care.
Dr. Calvo has received the Patient Choice Award three times and is listed in the guide to America's Top Oncologists. He is key faculty at the Medicine Residency Program in Kettering Medical Center (KMC) and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine for Loma Linda University KMC campus and was the recipient of the 2009 KMC Teacher of the Year Award.
His practice encompasses general medical oncology as well as benign and malignant blood disorders. Dr. Calvo has a special interest in the management of lung cancer and his training at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute had an emphasis on thoracic oncology. During his fellowship he participated in key research studies that later defined current Non Small Cell Lung Cancer treatments and he has published reviews on the treatment of advanced lung cancer. He gives frequent lectures on this topic in both the Dayton community and throughout the United States.
Dr. Calvo is an active member of the Dayton Clinical Oncology Program and participates as a clinical investigator for multiple Oncology clinical research trials. He is a member of several medical committees and organizations as well as the author of multiple publications related to Oncology and Hematology.
Education and Training
Universidad Mayor de San Simon (UMSS) School of Medicine MD 1992
Kettering Medical Center – Wright State University Internal Medicine Residency 1996
Kettering Medical Center – Wright State University Internal Medicine and Transitional Year Chief Resident 1997
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hematology-Oncology Fellowship 2000
Board Certification
Ohio State Board of Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Dr. ALEJANDRO CALVO, MD, FACP's Expert Contributions
You Have Advanced Lung Cancer, Now What?
So, you were just diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and your head is full of thoughts and concerns about the future of your loved ones and yours. It is difficult to take a lung cancer crash course with Dr. Google in preparation for a consult with your oncologist when your...
My grandfather has cancer that has spread across his body. Should we put him in hospice?
Depending on your grandfather‘s age and the type of cancer, treating him with palliative care only (Hospice) may be the best decision. Sometimes however, the type of cancer diagnosed could open the door to active treatment with excellent results, for example when we treat lymphoma, talk to his oncologist and see what they recommend. READ MORE
My grandma just entered hospice care. How can I help?
I would contact the hospice nursing director and ask to change caregivers for your relative. Patients should be able to feel comfortable with their doctors and nurses. It might be wise to ask your grandmother to add you to her HIPPA list so confidentiality is not an issue. As for what you can do for her, just try to spend as much quality time with her. Dr. Calvo. READ MORE
How can I tell if I'm anemic?
Feeling weak and cold are symptoms that are not specific, they could indicate anemia but also other conditions such as a low functioning thyroid gland, undiagnosed diabetes, or chronic inflammation. I would highly recommend you go see your primary care physician for a routine exam and bring up those symptoms. Pay attention to weight changes, changes in bowel habits, presence of blood in stools, changes in your nails or hair as well as usual cravings (like craving ice or starch, craving chocolate does not count), if you have any of them also bring home up to your doctors attention. Dr. Calvo READ MORE
I want to be a bone marrow donor
That is a great way to honor a loved one and save a life in the process. You can join the bone marrow registry here: https://bethematch.org Bone marrow donation is now done via peripheral blood with a leukopheresis machine after treatment with growth factors. In other words, they will give you a bone marrow booster to make your stem cells come out to your blood stream, then you get hooked to a pheresis machine (similar to the one used for platelet donation) and they collect your stem cells (called CD 34 cells). That sample gets frozen until it is ready to use. They will not poke your hip or breast bone. Hope this is helpful. Dr. Calvo READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Mutations in Latinos From the United States and Latin America.
- Acute Shoulder Monoarthritis in a Patient With Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia With Novel Translocation t(5;13).
- Agranulocytosis Associated With Spironolactone Therapy: A Case Report.
- Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis Secondary to Primary Pericardial Lymphoma: A Case Report.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Loma Linda University -
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, Kettering Medical Center, 2009
- Acknowledgement and Highest Distinction on Behalf of the UMSS School of Medicine Award by the Dean’s office, 1989
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine Loma Linda School of Medicine- Loma Linda University Kettering Medical Center Campus
- Albert Brust, M.D. 1996 Internal Medicine Award of Excellence
- Helen Popoway Research Award 1996 - First Place Clinical Area
- AMGEN Fellowship Award, 2000
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- International Association for Study of Lung Cancer IASLC
Dr. ALEJANDRO CALVO, MD, FACP's Practice location
Kettering Cancer Center - KMC Pavillion
3700 Southern Blvd 401 -Ketttering, OH 45429Get Direction
Practice At 1 Elizabeth Pl 10th Floor Suite 10b
1 Elizabeth Pl 10th Floor Suite 10b -Dayton, OH 45417Get Direction
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