Dr. Joanne Wolfe MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
44 Binney St Boston MA, 02115About
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
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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
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