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Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD

Hematology* Age 74
Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD
3.8 (31 Ratings)
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Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD is a Hematologist in Bethesda, MD.
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Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD

Hematology* Age 74
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD is a Hematologist in Bethesda, MD.

About

Dr. Boccia graduated from University of Minnesota in 1977 and completed a residency at University of California Los Angeles Medical Center.Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD is a Hematologist in Bethesda, MD and has 47 years experience. Dr. Boccia currently practices at Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and are affiliated with UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Dr. Boccia has experience treating conditions like Anemia, Gastrointestinal Malabsorption and Bleeding Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Boccia received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Boccia's office accepts new patients. Dr. Boccia also speaks Spanish. Dr. Boccia is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Bleeding Disorders
Anemia
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Bleeding Disorders
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Lymphocytosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Coagulation Disorders
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Pancytopenia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meningiomas
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Ewing's Sarcoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia A
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Conditions
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vitamin B Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Oral Cancer Screening
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    6410 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
  2. 2 Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 660, Bethesda, MD 20817
  3. 3 Office
    19735 Germantown Rd Ste 225, Germantown, MD 20874

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Boccia
3.8
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
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1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 24, 2024
I can't begin to say enough about Dr . Boccia. I've entrusted him with my rare blood disorder for nearly 15 plus years. He and his practice give 110% to their patients , actually better than most primary care doctors I've found.I've referred him to many people and would not think twice of doing it again. I consider myself lucky to have found him.Grimmett
Grimmett — Oct 24, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute|University of California, Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Boccia's profile.

Dr. Boccia frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Gastrointestinal Malabsorption and Bleeding Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center

    15225 Heathcote Blvd, Haymarket, VA

  • Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD

  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

    19801 Observation Dr, Germantown, MD

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD