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Dr. James Huang, MD is a pediatrician in San Francisco, CA specializing in general pediatrics, hematology (blood disorders), general practice and oncology (cancer care). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. James Huang, MD is affiliated with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Marin General Hospital (MGH) and Hematology Clinic.
1825 Fourth Street Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158
1975 Fourth Street Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth Street Floor 6
San Francisco, CA 94143
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
Dr. James Huang, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1991)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (1994)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Huang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Baxter Healthcare |
$100
Hemophilia - RECOMBINATE $100 |
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Covidien LP |
$60
Endo GIA $60 |
Education | $100 |
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Food and Beverage | $60 |
Dr. James Huang, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $368,759.
Dr. James Huang works as a general practice, general pediatrics, and hematology (blood disorders). His areas of expertise include the following: hemolytic anemia, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. He attended Baylor College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University for residency. Dr. Huang has received the distinction of Top Doctor Marin Magazine. Dr. Huang is affiliated with Marin General Hospital (MGH) and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.