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Summary
Dr. Vijay Sankaran is a board-certified oncologist who specializes in treating cancer and blood disorders. He earned his medical degree and PhD from Harvard Medical School, providing him with both clinical expertise and research knowledge. Dr. Sankaran completed his pediatrics residency through the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric hematology and oncology at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2015. With 16 years of experience in medicine, he speaks English.
Dr. Sankaran practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital privileges at Boston Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating patients with sickle cell disease and related blood disorders, including managing sickle cell crises when patients experience severe pain episodes. His clinical work includes performing comprehensive blood tests and metabolic …panels to monitor patient health and track treatment progress. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sankaran highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Sankaran practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital privileges at Boston Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating patients with sickle cell disease and related blood disorders, including managing sickle cell crises when patients experience severe pain episodes. His clinical work includes performing comprehensive blood tests and metabolic …panels to monitor patient health and track treatment progress. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sankaran highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 22 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
- Male
Office Location
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Expired
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, Pediatrics2013
Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics2011
Medical School
Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 2010
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