Summary

Dr. Jennifer Kesselheim specializes in oncology with extensive expertise in pediatric blood cancers and childhood leukemia treatment. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her pediatrics residency through the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center in 2005. Dr. Kesselheim then pursued fellowship training in pediatric hematology and oncology at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, finishing in 2008. With 24 years of experience in medicine, she holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kesselheim practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital privileges at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She focuses on treating children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. Her expertise extends to managing treatment-related side effects, particularly helping young patients cope with nausea and vomiting from cancer therapy. Dr. Kesselheim regularly performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor her patients' health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MAFRAMINGHAM , MA
Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jennifer C. Kesselheim

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jennifer C. Kesselheim has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jennifer C. Kesselheim has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Cancer
  • Ethics
  • Leukemia
  • Neutropenia
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology2008

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics2005

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Jennifer Kesselheim is affiliated with Brigham And Womens Hospital.
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Dr. Jennifer Kesselheim's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.

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