Daniel Prior, MD

Daniel Prior, MD, is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist and transplant physician who cares for children with blood cancers and complex blood disorders. He works with children and families facing high-risk or recurrent cancers, bone marrow failure syndromes, and conditions that affect red blood cells, such as sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders. He also leads the Bone Marrow Failure program at Yale.

Dr. Prior’s clinical work focuses on helping children who may need or have received hematopoietic cell transplantation, sometimes called bone marrow or stem cell transplantation. He cares for patients before, during, and after transplant, monitoring them closely and adjusting treatment as their needs change. He understands that a serious diagnosis affects the whole family, and he strives to communicate clearly, answer questions, and guide families through each step of treatment.

As an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Prior is a dedicated educator who teaches and mentors medical students, residents, and fellows. He enjoys collaborating with learners at all levels and working in a team-based environment to improve care for children with blood disorders and cancer.

Dr. Prior earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.