Summary

Dr. Melissa Burns is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients. She completed her medical education at New York Medicine College and finished her pediatrics residency through the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center in 2012. Dr. Burns then pursued fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, completing this specialized training in 2015. With 17 years of experience in medicine, she provides care in English.

Dr. Burns practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with Boston Children's Hospital. She has expertise in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia and managing nausea and vomiting that can occur during cancer treatment. Her practice also includes caring for patients with low platelet counts. The procedures she performs include pathology tests to help diagnose conditions, as well as specialized heart imaging studies such as transthoracic echocardiograms and contrast echocardiography to monitor patient health during treatment.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 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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Accepts New Patients
17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Boston , MAConcord , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: New York Medicine College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Burns

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO-POS
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - POS
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa Burns has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa Burns has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology2015

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics2012
Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics2010

Medical School

New York Medicine CollegeGraduated in 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Melissa Burns affiliated with?
Dr. Melissa Burns is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
Is Dr. Melissa Burns accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Melissa Burns accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. Melissa Burns's office located?
Dr. Melissa Burns's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.

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