Paul Gordon, M.D. Named Nemours Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology

Orlando, Florida
Monday, August 27, 2007 @ 12:00 AM EDT
by: Jarrod Cady
jcady@nemours.org

Nemours Children's Clinic Orlando, a division of one of the largest pediatric health systems in the nation, today announces the promotion of Paul Gordon, M.D., to division chief of hematology/oncology.

The Hematology/Oncology Division provides services to infants, children and adolescents with blood related illnesses and cancer. With many years of experience, Dr. Gordon will lead a team of dedicated physicians to provide specialized care for children with hemophilia, anemia, and childhood cancers, among others in the metropolitan area.

"Dr. Gordon's knowledge, experience in research and dedication to the wellness needs of children has proven to be a tremendous asset to this community," states Judy Wall, M.D., medical director of Nemours Children's Clinic Orlando. "As division chief, Dr. Gordon will guide the program to provide compassionate, highly specialized care while also conducting critical cutting-edge research in the Orlando area."

Dr. Gordon has been with Nemours since 2006. He received his medical degree from the University of the West Indies School of Medicine in Kingston, Jamaica and is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Gordon received his hematology/oncology training at St. Jude Children􀂶s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN and he also spent an additional year in bone marrow transplant training at the facility. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Cancer Research and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Gordon's medical and research interests include alternative treatment strategies, reduced intensity transplantation strategies and long term follow up for cancer and transplantation survivors.

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About Nemours

Nemours, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, is dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. Nemours offers an integrated spectrum of clinical treatment coupled with research, advocacy, and educational health and prevention services extending to all families in the communities it serves. Starting with Alfred I. duPont’s bequest over seventy years ago, Nemours has grown into a multi-dimensional organization offering personalized clinical and preventive care focused on children.

Nemours owns and operates the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware and major children’s specialty clinics in Delaware (Wilmington), Florida (Jacksonville, Orlando and Pensacola), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr) and New Jersey (Atlantic City and Voorhees). Having recently received preliminary approval from the State of Florida, Nemours will establish a new full-service children’s hospital as part of an integrated pediatric health campus in Orlando. KidsHealth.org, the world’s most visited pediatric health care Web site for parents, kids and teens, is a project of Nemours.

Nemours employs over 4,400 individuals, including 430 pediatric physicians, specialists and surgeons who cared for approximately a quarter of a million children in 2007. The organization’s goal is to align with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials to ensure optimal wellness for every child. Additional information about Nemours can be found at www.nemours.org.