Hematology
Lawrence Brass, MD
Professor of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology); Director, Hematology Research Training Program, University of Pennsylvania; Associate Dean and Director, Combined Degree and Physician Scholar Programs, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
Lawrence F. Brass, MD, PhD, is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in hematology with a focus on platelet biology, thrombosis, and hemostasis. He treats conditions including Thrombocytopenia, Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, and Von Willebrand Disease. His clinical practice emphasizes disorders of platelet function and coagulation, managing patients at risk for bleeding or thrombotic complications. Brass's research, spanning over 82 peer-reviewed publications in th
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Hematology (ABIM)
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine — M.D., 1977
- Case Western Reserve University — Ph.D., Biochemistry, 1975
- Harvard College — A.B., Chemistry, 1970
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1979-1982
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Internship, Transitional Year, 1977-1978
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
- Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice