Dr. Edward David Ball M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
3855 Health Sciences Drive La Jolla California, 92093About
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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