Dr. Rafael Bejar M.D., PH.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
75 Francis St # 5007 Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Rafael Bejar is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Bejar specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Medical Degree
University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL Other Degree
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA Other Degree
Assistant Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA Other Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology- 2010
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2006
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2011
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