Georgetown University Center for Hemophilia and Thrombophilic Disorders

Georgetown University Hospital, Lombardi Cancer Center
3800 Reservoir Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202)687-0117

Georgetown University Center for Hemophilia and Thrombophilic Disorders is a federally funded, state of the art hemophilia treatment center serving the Washington, D.C. and suburban Maryland and Virginia area, providing comprehensive care for adults with bleeding disorders, including family-centered medical and psychosocial services, education, and research. Research shows comprehensive care leads to improved medical and quality of life outcomes, including:

• Longer, healthier lives
• Early detection of complications
• Decrease in emotional and social dysfunction
• Lower unemployment rates
• Greater medical insurance coverage
• Integration and stability of family
• Overall high consumer satisfaction

We have a dedicated, multi disciplinary team of specialists involved in all aspects of a patient's health and well-being, including a hematologist, two nurse coordinators, social worker, physical therapist, and orthopedic surgeons. We also work closely with and can provide guidance and advice to primary care physicians and other physicians who care for our patients who have complications associated with bleeding disorders, such as Hepatitis C and HIV.

Comprehensive Care

• Annual physical exam
• Hepatitis and HIV testing and monitoring
• Orthopedic management
• Psychosocial assessment, support, counseling and referral
• Physical therapy evaluation
• Evaluation and treatment of hemorrhages and complications
• Specialized health care referral
• Education and information
• Access to CDC and RTI clinical research studies

Specialized Medical Services

• Specialized emergency room procedures and 24-hour availability of physicians knowledgeable about hemophilia and von Willebrands's disease
• Consultation and coordination of hospitalizations and surgeries
• Home infusion instruction
• Prenatal testing of carriers and counseling for spouses and children
• Comprehensive coagulation of laboratory and blood bank

Factor Program Services

Georgetown Hemophilia Homecare Services now provides factor products, benefiting patients by offering products at PHS pricing or substantial cost reduction, while expanding patient services and supporting the treatment center.* Services include:

• Factor products
• Home treatment supplies
• 24-48 hour delivery
• Insurance benefit assistance
• Lot tracking for recall notification
• Patient education

Treatment Team Physician (Hematologist)

Craig Kessler, M.D., Medical Director

Nurses

Carolyn Francis, R.N., C.N.P., Nurse Coordinator
Liza Vitug, R.N., Nurse Coordinator

Mental Health Professional

Mary Jane Berry, M.S.W., J.D., L.I.C.S.W., Social Worker

Physical Therapist

Michael Uttecht, M.S.P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S., C.C.E.

Orthopedic Surgeons

Anthony Unger, M.D.
Randall Lewis, M.D.

Location Our center is located at Georgetown University Hospital, Lombardi Cancer Center, 3800 Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington, D.C. Valet parking is available.

For further information or to set up an appointment with a nurse coordinator or social worker to discuss to our program, please contact Carolyn Francis, R.N., at 202-687-0117, or Mary Jane Berry, M.S.W., at 202-687-5560. During holidays, weekends, or evenings, call 202-687-7243 and ask for the hematology fellow on call. Call for directions to the hospital, or check our website.

* The Center supports patient choice consistent with the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992.