Ivan Aksentijevich, MD

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I take very seriously the privilege given to me when I am asked to help in a person’s care. An up-to-date, comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care allows us to achieve the best possible outcome.

Work and Credentials:

Primary Location

Alexandria Office

Position

Medical Oncologist

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Residency

St. Agnes Hospital

Medical School

University of Belgrade

College

University of Belgrade

Dr. Ivan Aksentijevich earned his Medical Doctor Degree from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. After obtaining his training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Dr. Aksentijevich joined Virginia Cancer Specialists. He currently holds the titles of Chair of the Department of Medicine, Chair of Medical Oncology, and Chair of the Blood Bank Committee at Alexandria Hospital, and is an investigator on several clinical trials. His main clinical interests are in the field of hematologic malignancies. In addition to being board certified in both Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Aksentijevich is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Ivan Aksentijevich has received several competitive awards, including a National Institute of Health Biotechnology Award, a National Cancer Institute Technology Transfer Award, an American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award, and two American College of Physicians Clinical Poster Awards. He has been an invited guest speaker at many national and international cancer meetings and has published numerous book chapters and original articles in peer reviewed journals.

In addition to his passion for medicine and dedication to his patients, Dr. Aksentijevich is a family man who enjoys traveling with his wife and five children.