Jeffrey Zwicker, MD
Hematologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
- Anticoagulation
- Blood Count Disorders (i.e., Anemia, Low or Elevated Platelet Count)
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About Me
- Chief, Hematology Service
As Chief of the Hematology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I lead a team of hematologists that sees approximately 4,040 patients with benign blood disorders each year.
At MSK, my fellow hematologists and I collaborate to deliver personalized cancer care that considers each patient’s needs and preferences. When I meet with patients, I don’t just treat them as if they were my own family members — I try to put myself in their shoes.
Often, patients are concerned about the blood-related complications that can occur with cancer treatment. Some of the most common questions that patients ask me relate to the likelihood of experiencing blood-related complications on a medication, other possible side effects, and how long they need to be on a specific therapy. I take the time to clearly explain what patients can expect and address the concerns related to their condition. No matter the diagnosis, there is world-class expertise at MSK.
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In patients with cancer, blood-related disorders, such as blood clots, low blood counts including anemia, and bleeding disorders, which may require special attention, regardless of whether the disorder is pre-existing, or a side effect of cancer treatment. Patients who already had a blood disorder before they were diagnosed with cancer might tailored therapies.
Sometimes, patients receiving cancer therapy will experience blood-related side effects. These can include blood clots that form in a deep vein (deep vein thrombosis [DVT]) or decreases in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia). Cancer-associated thrombosis is a condition that can develop when someone is undergoing treatment for cancer. Beyond caring for existing blood-related disorders, the Hematology Service also provides prompt medical attention to address any blood-related side effects, including thrombosis.
In addition to caring for patients with benign blood disorders, I study cancer-associated thrombosis to better understand its risk factors and develop novel treatment approaches. To date, I have led several National Institutes of Health-funded studies in cancer-associated thrombosis. I currently serve as the Chair of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Inc.’s (ISTH) subcommittee on hemostasis and thrombosis. I also previously acted as the Vice-Chair and Chair of the American Society of Hematology’s subcommittee on thrombosis and vascular biology. Through research and leadership in national and international professional organizations dedicated to thrombosis, I hope to improve the prevention and treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.
A hematologist (HEE-muh-TAH-loh-jist) is a doctor with special training in blood disorders.
My Specialties
- Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
- Anticoagulation
- Blood Count Disorders (i.e., Anemia, Low or Elevated Platelet Count)
Education
- MD, Penn State College of Medicine
- MMS, Harvard Medical School
Residencies
- Intern and Resident, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
Awards and Honors
- Gordon J. Strewler Mentorship of Resident Research Award, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2021)
- Program for Emerging Leaders, Harvard Medical School (2015)
- Merck Award for Outstanding Academic Performance, Penn State College of Medicine (1998)
Fellowships
- Hematology/Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
Board Certifications
- Hematology
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View a list of Dr. Zwicker’s publications.
Wang TF, Sanfilippo KM, Douketis J, Falanga A, Karageorgiou J, Maraveyas A, Ortel TL, Soff G, Vedantham S, Zwicker JI. Peri-procedure management of antithrombotic agents and thrombocytopenia for common procedures in oncology: Guidance from the SSC of the ISTH. J Thromb Haemost. 2022 Sep 26. doi: 10.1111/jth.15896. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36217296.
Khan AM, Chiasakul T, Redd R, Patell R, McCarthy EP, Neuberg D, Zwicker JI. Survival outcomes with warfarin compared with direct oral anticoagulants in cancer-associated venous thromboembolism in the United States: A population-based cohort study. PLoS Med. 2022 May 25;19(5):e1004012. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004012. PMID: 35613184; PMCID: PMC9182592.
Sharda AV, Bogue T, Barr A, Mendez LM, Flaumenhaft R, Zwicker JI. Circulating Protein Disulfide Isomerase Is Associated with Increased Risk of Thrombosis in JAK2-Mutated Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. Clin Cancer Res. 2021 Oct 15;27(20):5708-5717. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-21-1140. Epub 2021 Aug 16. PMID: 34400417; PMCID: PMC9170286.
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Patell R, Bogue T, Koshy A, Bindal P, Merrill M, Aird WC, Bauer KA, Zwicker JI. Postdischarge thrombosis and hemorrhage in patients with COVID-19. Blood. 2020 Sep 10;136(11):1342-1346. doi: 10.1182/blood.2020007938. PMID: 32766883; PMCID: PMC7483433.
Zwicker JI, Schlechter BL, Stopa JD, Liebman HA, Aggarwal A, Puligandla M, Caughey T, Bauer KA, Kuemmerle N, Wong E, Wun T, McLaughlin M, Hidalgo M, Neuberg D, Furie B, Flaumenhaft R; CATIQ Investigators11. Targeting protein disulfide isomerase with the flavonoid isoquercetin to improve hypercoagulability in advanced cancer. JCI Insight. 2019 Feb 21;4(4):e125851. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.125851. PMID: 30652973; PMCID: PMC6478409.
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
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Jeffrey Zwicker discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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BioClinica
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CSL Behring
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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
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Parexel International
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