How to Find a Hematologist Oncologist in a Minute or Less (https://www.myeloma.org/videos/how-find-hematologist-oncologist-minute-or-less)
How to Find a Hematologist Oncologist in a Minute or Less
Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation, explains how the IMF can help. Visit www.myeloma.org (http://www.myeloma.org), email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), or call the IMF InfoLine at 1-818-487-7455 to find a local hematologist or myeloma specialist.
Dr. Joe Mikhael:
How do I find a good hematologist oncologist? Hi everyone, Dr. Joseph Mikhael here, Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation, and I want to talk to you about finding a good hematologist oncologist in less than a minute. First of all, we have to ask the question, what makes a good hematologist oncologist? Well, first of all, it's important to connect with your healthcare team. We know that when you feel that connection, it actually has an impact on your care. And number two, for your general care we think it's really important that you have someone who's close to you, who lives in your proximity.
In addition to your local hematologist oncologist, we also suggest that every myeloma patient have a connection to a specialist in multiple myeloma. There may be one near you or it may be further away, and we want to facilitate the process of ensuring that you have that connection with them. Call us on the InfoLine, visit us at myeloma.org, and we'll find a way to connect you with an expert who will work in conjunction with your own hematologist oncologist to ensure that you receive the best care possible. For more information about multiple myeloma, or if you have personal questions related to your own or a loved one's diagnosis, please visit us at myeloma.org.
Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO
International Myeloma Foundation Medical Advisor
TGen, City of Hope Cancer Center—Phoenix, AZ, USA
Dr Mikhael is a Professor in the Clinical Genomics and Therapeutics Division at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope Cancer Center. He is also the Director of Myeloma research at the HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr Mikhael specializes clinically in plasma cell disorders, namely multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. He is the PI of many clinical trials, primarily in relapsed multiple myeloma, and his other clinical research interests include pharmaco-economics, communication skills, and media relations.
Dr. Mikhael recently served as the Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) from 2018 to 2026 – he now serves as Medical Advisor to the IMF to provide guidance and strategic input in areas such as patient education, health disparities, collaboration with partners, international research, and publications.
Dr Mikhael has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in these fields and lectures internationally on a regular basis. Dr. Mikhael is deeply committed to health disparities in myeloma and is the chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council at TGen. Dr. Mikhael is heavily involved in training future researchers and mentors junior faculty worldwide. Dr. Mikhael is an active member of the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) and recently led the ASCO guidelines in myeloma. Dr. Mikhael also serves as the Treasurer on the executive of the American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Mikhael did his medical training in Canada, including a fellowship in Multiple Myeloma at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. He also obtained his master’s degree in education from the University of Toronto. He then worked at the Mayo Clinic Arizona as a Hematologist from 2008-2018.