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Summary
Dr. Vijay Sankaran is a specialist in oncology with 16 years of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his MD and PhD from Harvard Medical School, providing him with both clinical expertise and research background. Dr. Sankaran completed his pediatrics residency through the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2015. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Sankaran practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains his affiliation with Boston Children's Hospital. He focuses particularly on treating patients with sickle cell disease and related blood disorders, including managing sickle cell crises. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood testing through complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients have given him an …average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.
Read More Read less Dr. Sankaran practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains his affiliation with Boston Children's Hospital. He focuses particularly on treating patients with sickle cell disease and related blood disorders, including managing sickle cell crises. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood testing through complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients have given him an …average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD | Dr. Frederick Pei Li, MD | Dr. Brenda Elizabeth Haynes, MD | Dr. Lars U Mueller, MD |
| Oncology | Internal Medicine | Hematology | Hematology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 16 Years of Experience | 61 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Boston , MA | Boston , MA | Wellesley Hills , MA | Boston , MA |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: University of Rochester | ||
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Medical Specialties
Vijay G. Sankaran has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Vijay G. Sankaran has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Vijay G. Sankaran holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in 2015.
Residency
Completed their residency at Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics in 2013 and Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics in 2011.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010.
NPI Number
Vijay G. Sankaran's NPI number is 1386969855.
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