Hematology

Janis Abkowitz, MD

Professor and Head, Hematology

Janis L. Abkowitz, MD, is a professor and head of Hematology at the University of Washington, specializing in hematology and medical oncology. She primarily treats patients with cytopenias including anemia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia, and aplastic anemia; myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) with ineffective erythropoiesis; myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) such as polycythemia vera, essential thrombocytosis, and chronic myeloid leukemia; as well as acute leukemia, sickle cell disease, red cell

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Hematology (ABIM)
Medical Oncology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Undergraduate: Harvard University (A.B., Biochemical Sciences, 1972)
Medical School: Harvard University (MD, 1977)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1980)
Fellowship: University of Washington Medical Center (Hematology, 1983)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Exceptional Women In Medicine
2019-2025 (7 years)
Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2025 (4 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hematology & Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Hematologic MalignanciesLeukemiaLymphomaMultiple Myeloma

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
University of Washington Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Abkowitz treats

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Abkowitz practice?

Janis Abkowitz practices in Seattle, WA with hospital affiliations including Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and University of Washington Medical Center.

What does Dr. Abkowitz specialize in?

Janis Abkowitz is a board-certified hematology specialist with focus areas in Hematology & Oncology.

How long has Dr. Abkowitz been practicing?

Janis Abkowitz has 49+ years of clinical experience in hematology.

What is Dr. Abkowitz's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Undergraduate: Harvard University (A.B., Biochemical Sciences, 1972); Medical School: Harvard University (MD, 1977); Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1980).