Summary

Dr. Chi-Joan How is an oncology specialist who focuses on treating blood disorders and cancers. She earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and completed her residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 2018. Dr. How then pursued fellowship training at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, finishing in 2021, which provided her with specialized expertise in hematologic malignancies. With 11 years of clinical experience, she treats patients in English.

Dr. How practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with Barnes Jewish Hospital. She specializes in caring for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms and thrombocythemia, conditions that affect blood cell production in the bone marrow. Her clinical expertise includes managing liver complications such as cirrhosis. Dr. How performs comprehensive blood evaluations including complete blood counts and white blood cell analysis to monitor patient health. She also provides virtual care consultations for patients who need remote medical support.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 11 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

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OncologyHematologyOncologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
11 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Boston , MAWaltham , MAWaltham , MABoston , MA
Med School: Yale School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Chi-Joan How

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Chi-Joan How has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Chi-Joan How has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Chi-Joan How holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2021.

Residency

Completed their residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 2018.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale School Of Medicine in 2015.

NPI Number

Chi-Joan How's NPI number is 1841671765.

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Where is Chi-Joan How's office located?
Chi-Joan How's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
Does Chi-Joan How accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Chi-Joan How accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Chi-Joan How affiliated with?
Chi-Joan How is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

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