Eric C. Beyer MD, PhD, is an expert in the care and treatment of children with all forms of cancer and blood diseases.
A widely respected researcher, Dr. Beyer has participated in many national committees and advisory boards and has been invited to speak at international conferences and seminars. His expertise is sought by other physicians from around the world.
Dr. Beyer heads an internationally recognized molecular and cellular biology laboratory funded through grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health and other government and private agencies. He and his colleagues are investigating the process of intercellular communication, specifically the direct exchange of ions and small molecules between cells through channels formed of proteins called connexins. Their studies of this process may lead to new pharmacologic or molecular approaches to cancer therapy by manipulating exchange of drugs and drug metabolites between cells and the growth and viability of blood vessels. These studies also have major implications for other clinical areas including cardiac arrhythmias and cataracts.
Dr. Beyer has been selected as a top doctor by Chicago magazine.
A widely respected researcher, Dr. Beyer has participated in many national committees and advisory boards and has been invited to speak at international conferences and seminars. His expertise is sought by other physicians from around the world.
Dr. Beyer heads an internationally recognized molecular and cellular biology laboratory funded through grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health and other government and private agencies. He and his colleagues are investigating the process of intercellular communication, specifically the direct exchange of ions and small molecules between cells through channels formed of proteins called connexins. Their studies of this process may lead to new pharmacologic or molecular approaches to cancer therapy by manipulating exchange of drugs and drug metabolites between cells and the growth and viability of blood vessels. These studies also have major implications for other clinical areas including cardiac arrhythmias and cataracts.
Dr. Beyer has been selected as a top doctor by Chicago magazine.
Areas of Expertise
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Anemias
- Blood Disorders
- Childhood Cancers
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics
Memberships & Medical Societies
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Society for Pediatric Research
- American Heart Association
- American Society for Clinical Investigation
Practicing Since
- 1987
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of California San Diego School of Medicine
Residency
- Children's Hospital Boston
Fellowship
- Children's Hospital Boston; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
News & Research
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- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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