Marcela Popescu, M.D.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Portrait of Marcela Popescu, M.D.

The dream to help others when they needed it most and a 2-year-old Hungarian boy with acute leukemia inspired Dr. Marcela Popescu to become a doctor. She joined the team at the time of the opening of the Niswonger Children's Hospital and has been here since. Today, she helps deliver protocol-related care to pediatric patients in our area and in collaboration with community physicians, to ensure timely referral and diagnosis and appropriate therapy for these children. 

She currently serves as the Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the gatekeeper of the St. Jude’s Tri Cities Affiliate Clinic. Dr. Popescu helps provide care for patients with cancer, blood disorders and bleeding diathesis.

Dr. Popescu is committed to providing critical clinical service to our underserved area. She constantly seeks out new ways to assist the clinical team in running as efficiently as possible, to improve patient satisfaction and to maintain patient safety. She has the necessary training, experience and collaborative abilities to help improve availability and access to expert care and communication for children with cancer and catastrophic illnesses in our area.

Romanian born, she has lived in the United States for over 25 years. The mountains and climate remind Dr. Popescu of her previous home, an academic small town in the middle of Romania. She considers the exceptional professionals and people at ETSU Health Pediatrics her extended family.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Residencies: Pediatrics, University of Illinois, Chicago; Pediatrics, University Medical Center, Targu-Mures, Romania
  • Doctorate: Doctor of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Targu-Mures, Romania

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, American Board of Pediatrics

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Member, International Society of Pediatric Oncology
  • Member, American Society of Hematology
  • Member, Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society
  • Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee

  • Niswonger Children's Hospital, Johnson City, Tennessee