Pediatrics
Joanne Kurtzberg, M.D.
Jerome S. Harris Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics
Durham, NC
Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg is an internationally renowned expert in pediatric hematology/oncology and pediatric blood and marrow transplantation, directing the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. She specializes in treating children with rare and treatment-resistant conditions, including leukemias, leukodystrophies such as Krabbe disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), ALD, and Hurler syndrome,
50+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (American Board of Pediatrics)
- General Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- MD, New York Medical College, 1976
- Pediatrics Residency, Upstate Medical Center (Syracuse, New York), 1977-1979
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship, Upstate Medical Center (Syracuse, New York), 1979-1980
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center, 1980-1983
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Pediatric Bone Marrow TransplantPediatric LeukemiaRare Diseases
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
- Duke University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
50+ years in practice