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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.
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 Tel: (617) 919-5323
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 | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| 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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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Desiree Sierra-Velez has the following 2 areas of expertise
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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