Alessandra Biffi

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

300 Longwood Ave Karp 8 Boston MA, 02115 Show map

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Dr. Alessandra Biffi is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Biffi 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. Biffi treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Biffi 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

University of Malta Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1998

Universit‡ Vita-Salute San Raffaele Facolt‡ di Medicina e Chirurgia

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Clinical Trials

Gene Transfer for Sickle Cell Disease

Alessandra Biffi's Practice location

Practice At 300 Longwood Ave Karp 8

300 Longwood Ave Karp 8 -
Boston, MA 02115

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New patients: 617-919-4291

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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