Amber Afzal, MD, MSCI

Hematologist, Oncology

Amber Afzal

Appointment Options

Whether you’re seeking a new patient appointment or exploring treatment options and looking for a second opinion, our Siteman care coordinators are ready to assist you.

My Locations

Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center

Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center

On WashU Medicine Campus
4500 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Expertise & Training

Clinical Expertise

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, WashU Medicine

Board Certification

  • 2016: American Board of Internal Medicine
  • 2019: American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology)
  • 2019: American Board of Internal Medicine (Oncology)

Training

  • 2013 - 2016: Resident, Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, OH
  • 2016 - 2019: Fellow, Hematology/Oncology, WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Education

  • 2010: MBBS/MD, Army Medical College, Pakistan
  • 2020: MSCI, WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Research & Selected Publications

Research Interest

Improving outcomes in patients afflicted with myeloid disorders (particularly CCUS and MDS) and cancer-associated thrombosis.

Research Publications

Reduced-Dose Versus Full-Dose Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Extended Secondary Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Rand…
Authors:

Mahmoud A, Eltaher B, Shah P, one or more additional authors omitted Afzal A, Sanfilippo KM

Journal & Year:

Am J Hematol | 2025

Statin use in myelodysplastic syndromes is associated with a better survival and decreased progression to leukemia
Authors:

Afzal A, Fiala MA, Jacoby MA, Walter MJ

Journal & Year:

Blood Adv | 2023