Dr. Jeffrey S. Ginsberg reviews content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. He is a hematologist with training in clinical and laboratory aspects of thrombosis. His research interests include the development of novel antithrombotic agents; diagnosis and management of thrombosis during pregnancy; prevention and treatment of post-phlebitic syndrome; investigation of the clinical complications and antiphospholipid antibodies, and the diagnosis of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Dr. Ginsberg is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Education and Training
MD: University of Ottawa, ON, 1978
Rotating Internship: York Finch General Hospital, Toronto, ON, 1978-1979
Residency in Internal Medicine: National Defense Medical Center, Ottawa, ON, 1981-1982
Residency in Internal Medicine: Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, 1982-1983
Residency in Internal Medicine: Sunnybrook Medical Center, Toronto, ON, 1983-1984
Residency in Hematology: University of Toronto, ON, 1984-1986
Research Fellowship in Thrombosis: Canadian Heart Foundation, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, 1986-1988
Certifications
Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Hematology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Academic Appointments
McMaster University, Department of Medicine, Hamilton, ON:
- Professor, 1998-present
- Associate Professor, 1993-1998
- Assistant Professor, 1989-1993
Financial Disclosure
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Dr. Ginsberg reported no financial conflicts.