Dr. Christine N Duncan M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
44 Binney St Jfc Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Christine Duncan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Duncan 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. Duncan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Duncan 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
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1999
Pritzker School Of Med University Of Chicago 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Immunizations, neonatal jaundice, and animal-induced injuries.
- Safety and utility of liver biopsy after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- The effect of an acidic cleanser versus soap on the skin pH and micro-flora of adult patients: a non-randomised two group crossover study in an intensive care unit.
- Bleomycin and pulmonary screening: many questions, few answers.
- Performance of manual hyperinflation: consistency and modification of the technique by intensive care unit nurses during physiotherapy.
- Consensus Report by the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators and Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium Joint Working Committees on Supportive Care Guidelines for Management of Veno-Occlusive Disease in Children and Adolesce
- Consensus Report by the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators and Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Consortium Joint Working Committees on Supportive Care Guidelines for Management of Veno-Occlusive Disease in Children and Ado
Treatments
- Bone Marrow Transplant, Stem Cell Transplant
Fellowships
- Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 2006
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Fellow:Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 2003
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