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Dr. Melissa A Burns M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Melissa Burns is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Burns specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Burns treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Burns can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
New York Medical College 2009
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115