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2 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Akiko Shimamura is an oncologist with 35 years of experience treating patients with blood disorders and cancer. She earned her MD and PhD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine before completing her pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1994. Dr. Shimamura then pursued specialized fellowship training in pediatric hematology and oncology at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, finishing in 1997. She provides care in English.
Dr. Shimamura practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital affiliations with Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in treating sickle cell disease and managing sickle cell crises when patients experience severe pain episodes. Her expertise includes ordering comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress. Patients rate Dr. Shimamura 5.0 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care.
Dr. Shimamura practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital affiliations with Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in treating sickle cell disease and managing sickle cell crises when patients experience severe pain episodes. Her expertise includes ordering comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress. Patients rate Dr. Shimamura 5.0 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- 25 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Akiko Shimamura
Medical Specialties
Dr. Akiko Shimamura has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Akiko Shimamura has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology1997
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatrics1994
Medical School
University of Rochester School of MedicineGraduated in 1991
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