Blood & Marrow Transplant Program
127 S. San Vicente Blvd., 7th FloorLos Angeles, CA, 90048
Akil Merchant, MD, is an NIH funded physician-scientist who focuses on developing new treatments for blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. In particular, he studies how interactions between tumor cells, cancer stem cells and the tumor immune microenvironment can drive the progression of tumors and resistance to chemotherapies. The work in the lab is organized in two major themes: 1) Hedgeho… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Doctorate | Other | 2000 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Baylor College of Medicine | Other | 2005 |
| Fellowship - Johns Hopkins University | Other | 2010 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Medical Oncology | Internal Medicine | Not Specified |
Akil A Merchant, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 17 (started in 2007)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
