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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11 Years of Experience
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Boston , MASACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Desiree Sierra-Velez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Desiree Sierra-Velez has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Desiree Sierra-Velez 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 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2015.

NPI Number

Desiree Sierra-Velez's NPI number is 1558762203.

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