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Dr. Richard Drachtman, MD is a pediatric oncologist in New Brunswick, NJ specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Richard Drachtman, MD is affiliated with Capital Health.
195 Little Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Dr. Richard Drachtman, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1993. He completed residency at Hofstra North Shore. He is certified by the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Board Certified) (Recertified) | Pediatrics and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1993)
Residency: Hofstra North Shore
Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Board Certified) (Recertified) | Pediatrics (1992)
Licensed In: New Jersey
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Drachtman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. |
$115,030
OXBRYTA $104,855 |
$10,175 |
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$24,796
RYLAZE $24,406 |
Erwinaze $96 |
$294 |
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Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$21,264
PYRUKYND $12,144 |
$9,120 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$16,117
OXBRYTA $15,617 |
$500 |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$9,246
ADAKVEO $5,652 |
KYMRIAH $106 |
TASIGNA $19 |
$3,469 |
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Other |
$38,088
FERRIPROX $18,079 |
Non-Covered $3,815 |
ASPARLAS $2,550 |
Injectafer $2,000 |
OPDIVO $1,845 |
Other $9,799 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $97,904 |
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Honoraria | $58,238 |
Consulting Fee | $47,880 |
Travel and Lodging | $11,358 |
Food and Beverage | $5,781 |
Other | $3,380 |
Dr. Richard Drachtman, MD has received 240 research payments totaling $1,038,515.
Dr. Richard Drachtman practices pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics in New Brunswick, NJ. His areas of clinical interest consist of pain, anemia, and bone cancer (osteosarcoma). He studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Drachtman is professionally affiliated with Capital Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New Brunswick, NJ.