Physician Resources
Our role in the medical community is one we value very deeply. As a referral hospital we are a
collaborative partner, establishing and maintaining clear lines of
communications with referring physicians throughout treatment. We take
leadership roles in organizations that advance the way pediatric cancer and
blood disorders are treated around the globe. And our fellowship program
has trained more leaders in the pediatric hematology and oncology field than
any other. Continue reading to learn more, or contact us to refer a patient or request
a second opinion.
By the Numbers
- More than 100 stem
cell transplants performed a year
- 165 specialists
- Over 150 diseases
treated
- Access to over 200 therapeutic
clinical trials
- Approximately 700 new
patients and 3,000 unique patients seen a year
- More than 14,000 exams
and 9,000 infusions a year performed in the Jimmy Fund Clinic
Refer with Confidence
As a physician who
wants the best for your patients, you can feel confident entrusting their care
to Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Our program brings
together renowned hematologists and oncologists from Boston Children’s Hospital
and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Our faculty is comprised of internationally
recognized leaders, including David Williams, MD; Lisa Diller, MD; Lindsay Frazier, MD; Holcombe Grier, MD; Matthew Heeney, MD; Leslie Lehmann, MD; Karen Marcus, MD; Stephen Sallan, MD; Suzanne Shusterman, MD; and Lewis Silverman, MD; among others.
Our patients benefit
from a multidisciplinary team of physicians who specialize in treating children
and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. We surround our specialists
with a vast community of pediatric subspecialists to provide your patient an unrivaled
breadth of expertise across disciplines, including nursing, pathology,
radiology, surgery, diagnostic imaging, neurology, and orthopedics. Psychological and emotional support is provided by
psychologists, child life specialists, and clinical social workers. The
spectrum and depth of care we provide, from diagnosis to survivorship, is
unparalleled.
Research & Clinical Trials
With over 200 active clinical trials at any given time, we are at the
forefront of innovation in the way pediatric cancer and blood disorders are
diagnosed and treated. Among our many trials are studies to develop innovative
therapies such as immunotherapy and gene
therapy. We are also a leader
in the integration of personalized medicine into treatment methodologies.
Educational Opportunities
Our experts are
frequent speakers at conferences and seminars, including the annual meetings
for the American Society for Hematology (ASH), International Society of
Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
(ASPHO), and the Society for Neuro-Oncology.
Fellowship Program
The Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's is one
of the most recognized in the nation. This program has trained more leaders in
the hematology and oncology field than any other. The objective of the training
program is to provide the highest quality clinical and research training in
hematology/oncology, so that our fellows become excellent clinicians and
independent investigators making substantive contributions to biomedical
research.