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Michael Pourdehnad, MD

Hematology Oncology • Hematology
Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Parnassus
Portrait of Michael Pourdehnad
Portrait of Michael Pourdehnad
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Michael Pourdehnad, MD

Hematology Oncology • Hematology
Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Parnassus

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About me

Dr. Michael Pourdehnad is a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in cancers that originate in blood-forming tissues or immune system cells. He also has expertise in noncancerous blood disorders.

Pourdehnad is a physician-scientist, a medical doctor who devotes much of his time to research. In addition to treating patients, he is dedicated to developing novel therapies for cancer patients with especially challenging cases. In this capacity, he works with the biotechnology company Celgene to translate research discoveries into new treatments for blood cancers.

After earning his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine and Science, Pourdehnad completed a residency in internal medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in adult hematologic malignancies and blood and marrow transplantation at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Hematology - Oncology, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin Univ

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    42 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 1, 2025

      Dr. Pourdehnad and I touch base every 3 months. I am well and have no Issues, so we have a brief chat and plan to video visit again in 3 months. I appreciate his time.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 7, 2025

      Dr Pourdehnad is knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to. He listens to questions and responds in easy to understand language.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 18, 2024

      Dr. Pourdehnad is very thorough and explains his treatment plan well.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 19, 2024

      We chat/check in every 3 months. Everything is great, no issues so it is a quick visit.

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      May 21, 2024

      We are now in a pattern for treatment so things are going well. It's straightforward and there are no issues.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 21, 2024

      Great job Dr. Pordenaud!

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