Dr. Francine E Garrett-Bakelman, MD

Dr. Francine Garrett-Bakelman specializes in hematology and oncology, focusing on blood disorders and cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed her residency training at New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. Dr. Garrett-Bakelman pursued specialized fellowship training at both Weill Cornell Medical College and New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, developing expertise in blood cancers and hematologic conditions. With 21 years of experience in medicine, she holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is fluent in both English and Hebrew.

Dr. Garrett-Bakelman practices at UVA Health locations in Charlottesville, Virginia, including the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center and University Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes treating blood and lymph conditions, with particular expertise in acute …myeloid leukemia management. She also provides care for patients experiencing febrile illness. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing CT scans, electrocardiograms, and chest fluoroscopy to help evaluate and monitor patient conditions.