Charles Nakar, MD, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist at IHTC

It’s a passion of mine to help educate patients and families to lead successful lives in spite of their spectrum of health challenges.

Get to know Dr. Nakar

Dr. Nakar is a board-certified Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist at the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (IHTC).

Education & Training

Ben-Gurion University | M.D.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center | Residency

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship

Cornell University | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship

Certifications & Licensure

Indiana State Medical License

American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics

American Board of Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology

Societies & Honors

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Expertise & Special Interests

Hemophilia

von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

Rare Bleeding Disorders

Thrombosis

Stroke

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)

Vascular Anomalies

Hospital Affiliations

St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis

St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel

St. Vincent Hospital, Fishers

St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital

St. Vincent Heart Center

Indiana University Health Riley Children’s Hospital

Indiana University Health North

Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital

Indiana University Health Morgan Hospital

A short interview with Dr. Nakar

What do you like about IHTC and its approach to care?

Our comprehensive approach to patient care, both in traditional patient care and in our approaches to life stage transitions. In addition, as a pediatric hematologist, it’s wonderful to watch my patients transition to an adult hematologist within the center. Our transition programs allow for great communication, education and care.

What aspects of your work are you the most passionate about?

It’s a passion of mine to help educate patients and families to lead successful lives in spite of their spectrum of health challenges.

How would you describe your approach to patient care?

Understanding the needs of both the patient and family is critical to patient care. With our multidisciplinary team, we’re able to address patient needs holistically by assisting with issues—such as insurance and career counseling—so they can focus on getting better.

Charles Nakar, MD