Oncology
John Dipersio, MD
Virginia E. and Sam J. Golman Professor in Medicine; Director, Center for Gene and Cellular Immunotherapy, Washington University
Dr. John F. DiPersio is a physician-scientist whose research encompasses leukemia and stem cell biology. He served as Chief of the Division of Oncology at Washington University from 2000 to 2022 and as Deputy Director of the Siteman Cancer Center. His laboratory investigates strategies for mitigating graft-versus-host disease while preserving anti-leukemia effects. He serves as President of the Society of Hematologic Oncology (2025) and has received the AACR Joseph H. Burchenal Memorial Award an
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
Education & Training
- BA: Williams College (Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1973)
- MD/PhD: University of Rochester (MD + PhD Microbiology, 1980)
- Residency: Parkland Memorial Hospital, UT Southwestern (Internal Medicine, Chief Resident, 1981-1984)
- Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology, 1984-1987)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Barnes-jewish St Peters Hospital
- Barnes-jewish West County Hospital
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
- Lester E. Cox Medical Centers
Experience
45+ years in practice