Summary

Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon specializes in oncology, focusing on cancer care and treatment. She earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and holds both an MD and PhD. Dr. Calderon completed her pediatrics residency through the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. She further advanced her expertise through a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Alvarez Calderon is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Calderon practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She treats patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and helps manage impaired immunity conditions. Her expertise includes addressing nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. Dr. Alvarez Calderon performs bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures and utilizes pathology tests and complete blood count testing to guide patient care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 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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Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon, MD, PhDDr. Jeffrey Paul RudnickDr. Meredith Sue IrwinDr. Todd Robert Golub, MD
OncologyDiagnostic RadiologyPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
60 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Boston , MAConcord , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital

Residency

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

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

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Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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