Summary

Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive health conditions that affect patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and brings 11 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Sierra-Velez speaks English and provides comprehensive care for complex digestive health needs.

Dr. Sierra-Velez practices in Boston, Massachusetts, where she treats patients with feeding disorders in infants and addresses challenges with picky eaters. She also manages refeeding syndrome, a serious condition that can occur when nutrition is reintroduced after periods of malnutrition. Her procedural expertise includes performing bedside swallow exams to evaluate swallowing function and conducting upper GI endoscopy procedures to examine the digestive tract.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez, MDTheresa Obonyano, APRNJan Seiler, APRNAshley Anderson, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MASACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Georgia State University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • BMC HealthNet Plan
  • BMC HealthNet Plan - Medicaid
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez speak?
Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez's office located?
Dr. Desiree Sierra-Velez's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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