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Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 63
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Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 63
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Shimamura graduated from University of Rochester in 1991 and completed a residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in Boston, MA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Shimamura currently practices at BWH Orthopedic/Arthritis Center and are affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Shimamura's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shimamura is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

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Locations

  1. 1 Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 733-4662
  2. 2 Boston Children's Hospital
    300 Longwood Ave # 30663066, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 355-7636
  3. 3 Cancer Survivorship Program
    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 435-4661
  4. 4 Cancer Survivorship Program
    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-5508
  5. 5 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-4500
  6. 6 Boston Children's Hospital
    300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
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  7. 7 Office
    1 Blackfan Cir, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 919-6109

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Specialties*
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Dana Farber Canc Inst & Children's Hospital
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shimamura's profile.

Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Yes, Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA