John G. Mears, MD

Specialties:
Cancer Care, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

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Overview

J. Gregory Mears, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. After receiving a B.S. at Trinity College, Dr. Mears obtained an M.D. at The College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. He undertook his Internal Medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center and his Hematology-Medical Oncology fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Mears' early career was research based and involved studies of the molecular genetics of disorders of hemoglobin as well as chronic myelogenous leukemia. For the past 25 years Dr. Mears has maintained a clinical practice caring for people with blood disorders with an emphasis on leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and multiple myeloma. Dr. Mears has a strong clinical interest in women with breast cancer and is the Medical Director of the OctoberWoman Foundation.Additionally, Dr. Mears is pursuing clinical research in the fields of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well as breast cancer. He is also actively engaged in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Bleeding Disorder
Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Sickle Cell Anemia

Academic Appointments

Professor of Medicine at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

Gender

Male

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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue

New York, NY 10032



Phone: (212) 305-3506


Fax: (212) 305-4667



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ColumbiaDoctors - 1978 Crompond Road
1978 Crompond Road
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Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567



Phone: 914-293-8400



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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical Doctor (MD), New York Presbyterian Hospital
Internship: Boston University Medical Center
Residency: Boston University Medical Center
Fellowship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY

Board Certifications

Hematology
Internal Medicine



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