Summary

Dr. Griffin received his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1974. After residency training in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he completed a hematology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and a medical oncology fellowship at DFCI. In 1981, he joined the staff of DFCI, where he is now director of the Leukemia Program and chair of the Department of Medical Oncology. He also serves on the scientific advisory boards of the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University and the Johns Hopkins Cancer Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 52 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French
  • Harvard Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Douglas Griffin has 5 locations

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

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

44 Binney StBoston, MA 02115
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

Brigham And Womens Hospital

75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

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Dr. James Douglas Griffin, MDDr. Ali Baghian, MDMargaret A McmullinDr. Bhargavi Yalamarti, MD
HematologyHematologyOncologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
52 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MACambridge , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: ANDHRA MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Douglas Griffin

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Medical Specialties

Dr. James Douglas Griffin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Douglas Griffin has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow and Lymphatic Tissue Cancer (Hematologic Neoplasm)
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. James Griffin affiliated with?
Dr. James Griffin is affiliated with Brigham And Womens Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center West Campus, and Brigham And Womens Faulkner Hospital.
What languages does Dr. James Griffin speak?
Dr. James Griffin speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, and French.
Does Dr. James Griffin accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Griffin accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James Griffin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Griffin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. James Griffin's office located?
Dr. James Griffin's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.

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