About me
Pedro Emilio Alcedo, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified hematologist. His area of special expertise and interest is thrombotic disorders (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel that obstructs the flow of blood through the circulatory system).
Dr. Alcedo earned his medical degree and completed a residency at Los Andes University, Venezuela. He completed his internal medicine residency at University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas and a fellowship in hematology at the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Alcedo’s research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including Oncology & Hematology Review, European Journal of Haematology, and British Journal of Haematology.
About MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute
MedStar Georgetown is part of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, which combines medical expertise, the latest therapies, and research across MedStar Health. Our research engine, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., region. This partnership means we provide access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest breakthroughs in cancer care.
Dr. Alcedo’s philosophy of care
Dr. Alcedo believes in acting as an advocate for his patients and tailoring treatment plans to meet the specific needs and goals of each patient.
Clinical areas of focus
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
- Acquired Pure Red Cell Aplasia
- Amyloidosis
- Anemia
- Anemia Of Chronic Disease
- Anisocytosis
- Aplastic Anemia
- B Cell Lymphoma
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
- Clotting Disorders
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- Esophagus Cancer
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Essential Thrombocytosis
- Factor Viii Deficiency
- Fanconi Anemia
- Granuloma Of The Brain
- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
- Hemophilia
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hodgkin Disease
- Leukopenia
- Lymphoma Of Bone
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Testicle
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Neutropenia
- Pancytopenia
- Platelet Disorders
- Poisoning
- Polycythemia Vera
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombocytosis
- Venous Embolism
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Von Willebrand Disease
Procedures I perform
- Anemia Management
- Blood Cancer Treatment
- Blood Cell Count
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Clot Management
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Marrow Biopsy And Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Test
- Cancer Awareness
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Support
- Cancer Treatment Monitoring
- Coagulopathy Management
- Disease Prevention
- Gene Methylation Analysis
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Hematology Consultation
- Hemophilia Treatment
- Immunotherapy
- Leukemia Treatment
- Leukopenia Treatment
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Magnesium Imbalance Treatment
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant
- Multiple Myeloma Treatment
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Treatment
- Neutropenia Management
- Platelet Transfusion
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)