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3 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Barbara Degar is an oncology specialist with 35 years of experience caring for patients with cancer. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her pediatrics residency at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. Dr. Degar pursued advanced fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology at Yale University School of Medicine and specialized further with a fellowship in pediatric bone marrow transplantation at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. She holds certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Degar practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital affiliations with Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her expertise includes treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia and managing complications like low platelet counts in cancer patients. She also helps patients cope with nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. Dr. …Degar performs specialized diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and heart imaging studies such as contrast echocardiography. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
Read More Read less Dr. Degar practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital affiliations with Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her expertise includes treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia and managing complications like low platelet counts in cancer patients. She also helps patients cope with nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. Dr. …Degar performs specialized diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and heart imaging studies such as contrast echocardiography. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 Tel: (877) 442-3324
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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| Boston , MA | Boston , MA | Boston , MA | Boston , MA |
| Med School: New York University School of Medicine | Med School: Harvard Medical School | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Barbara A. Degar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Barbara A. Degar has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
Yale University School of Medicine, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology1998
Residency
Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics1994
Medical School
New York University School of MedicineGraduated in 1991
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- Where is Dr. Barbara Degar's office located?
- Dr. Barbara Degar's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
- What languages does Dr. Barbara Degar speak?
- Dr. Barbara Degar speaks English.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Barbara Degar affiliated with?
- Dr. Barbara Degar is affiliated with Brigham And Womens Hospital.
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