Summary

Dr. Francesca Alvarez Calderon specializes in oncology, focusing on cancer care and treatment. She earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and holds both an MD and PhD. Dr. Calderon completed her pediatrics residency through the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. She further advanced her expertise through a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Alvarez Calderon is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Calderon practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She treats patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and helps manage impaired immunity conditions. Her expertise includes addressing nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. Dr. Alvarez Calderon performs bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures and utilizes pathology tests and complete blood count testing to guide patient care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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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OncologyOncologyOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
34 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Oxford Medical Sciences Division Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Francesca Alvarez Calderon

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Francesca Alvarez Calderon has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Francesca Alvarez Calderon has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

Francesca Alvarez Calderon 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 and Boston Children's Hospital.

Residency

Completed their residency at Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/ Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine.

NPI Number

Francesca Alvarez Calderon's NPI number is 1649664285.

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