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Dr. Joanne Wolfe MD, Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Joanne Wolfe MD

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

44 Binney St Boston MA, 02115

About

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

Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1990

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine- 2008

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1998

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Awards

  •  2013 American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care Award 
  •  2003 Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Finalist 
  •  2001 Citation of Honor, Circle of Life Award 
  • American Society Of Clinical Oncology  Brigid Leventhal Award 

Treatments

  • Palliative Care, Cancer, Blood Disorders

Fellowships

  • Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, to    1994
  • Boston Children's Hospital/Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Boston, MA    1994
  • Boston Children's Hospital, Fellow    1996

Dr. Joanne Wolfe MD's Practice location

Practice At 44 Binney St

44 Binney St -
Boston, MA 02115
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New patients: 617-632-5567, 617-632-5286
Fax: 617-632-2270

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BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITALl

75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115

Head northeast on Binney Street 184 ft
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BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl

300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115

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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTERl

330 BROOKLINE AVENUE BOSTON MA 2215

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