Howard A. Liebman, MD
Associate Professor
Hematology
Bio
Dr. Liebman is on the forefront of research in thrombotic and hemorrhagic disorders. His lab is currently studying the genetic risk factors responsible for thrombotic diseases including venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, arterial thrombosis and thrombosis associated with cancer chemotherapy. Additional studies are elucidating the role of prothrombotic defects in developing osteonecrosis. He has also been the principle investigator on a number of clinical trials in the management of immune thrombocytopenia. His research group has made important discoveries on the role of infectious agents in the development of immune thrombocytopenia. Dr. Liebman is also internationally known for his work in the relationships between venous thrombotic disease and underlying malignancy and has served on the Cancer and Thrombosis Guideline Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Education
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine, University of Southern California, 1973 Master of Arts, Biology, Occidental College, 1969
Internships
LAC+USC Medical Center-Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1974
Residencies
LAC+USC Medical Center - Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
Fellowships
LAC+USC Medical Center - Oncology, 1976 - 1978 LAC+USC Medical Center - Hematology, 1978 - 1980 New England Medical Center, 1981 - 1984
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1976 Hematology, 1980
Professional Society Memberships
American Association for the Advancement of Science American College of Physicians American Federation of Clinical Research
Clinical Interests
Hemotologic malignancies Coagulation and thrombolic disorders AIDS Transfusion free (bloodless medicine) Hematology
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