Dr. Edward D Gomperts MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
4650 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90027Rating
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About
Dr. Edward Gomperts is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Gomperts specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Gomperts treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Gomperts can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1966
University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa 1966
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1967
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Hematology Pathology
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A human brain thromboplastin standard for distribution in South Africa.
- Hemostatic efficacy of fibrin sealant (human) on expanded poly-tetrafluoroethylene carotid patch angioplasty: a randomized clinical trial.
- Prevalence and incidence of intracranial haemorrhage in a population of children with haemophilia. The Hemophilia Growth and Development Study.
- A multicenter clinical trial to evaluate the topical hemostatic efficacy of fibrin sealant in burn patients.
- The effect of vitamin E on haemolysis in paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria: in vitro and in vivo studies.
- Factor viii-related antigen in the detection of the haemophilia carrier state.
- Defining the impact of hemophilia: the Academic Achievement in Children with Hemophilia Study.
- Safety of factor VIII inhibitor bypass activity (FEIBA): 10-year compilation of thrombotic adverse events.
- Antibodies to heterologous proteins in hemophilia A patients receiving
- Rapid infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin in patients with neuromuscular
- G6PD hillbrow: a new variant of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase associated with drug-induced haemolytic anaemia.
- Factor VIII and factor-VIII-related antigen in multiple myelomatosis and related conditions.
- The impact of clotting factor concentrates on the immune system in individuals with hemophilia.
- Infusion of clotting factor concentrates in haemophilia.
- Arterial thrombosis and protein S deficiency.
Awards
- 2010-2012 Southern California Super Doctors
- 2009 Southern California Super Doctors 2008
- 2007 Los Angeles Super Doctors
- 1990 The Henry S. Kingdon Award for Most Valuable Publication, Antihemophi
Treatments
- Pathology
- Anemia
Professional Memberships
- Member Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
- Member American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Member American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American Society for Hematology
- Member National Hemophilia Foundation
- Member International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis
- Member World Federation of Hemophilia
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