Dr. Edward David Ball M.D., Oncologist
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Dr. Edward David Ball M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

5/5(5)
3855 Health Sciences Drive La Jolla California, 92093
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5/5

About

Edward David Ball, MD, is a hematology oncologist within the UCSD Health System, and his areas of expertise include bone marrow transplant, hematology, oncology and internal medicine. He has 37 years? experience and is currently practicing at UCSD Health System in California. Dr. Ball received award Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors Award, and he is American board certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ball received his education from Case Western Reserve University in 1976 and is a professional member of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

Education and Training

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH Medical Degree

Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Other Degree

University Hospital, Cleveland, OH Other Degree

Director, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program Medical Degree

Professor of Medicine Medical Degree

Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, NH Other Degree

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Bone Marrow TransplatnHematologyInternal MedicineOncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, 2002-2008, 2010-2014   
  • Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors for Cancer, 2005-2007, 2009-2012, 2014   

Internships

  • Hartford Hospital

Fellowships

  • Case Western Reserve University; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Articles and Publications

  • 184 Peer Reveiwed Ariticles, 3 Books Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Good Mentoring, Research, Papers, Making a Difference in Patient's Lives

Hobbies / Sports

  • Sports, Biking, Hiking, Surfing, Running, Traveling

Dr. Edward David Ball M.D.'s Practice location

3855 Health Sciences Drive -
La Jolla, California 92093
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