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Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD

Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD is a pediatric hematologist oncologist in Boston, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Rochester in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She is accepting new patients.

Practice

300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
(617) 919-6109

Care Philosophy

"Children with rare disorders, such as bone marrow failure and MDS, deserve the same level of medical care and the same chance to live a healthy life as children with more common disorders.  We are striving to id..."

- Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shimamura specializes in the area of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Children with rare disorders, such as bone marrow failure and MDS, deserve the same level of medical care and the same chance to live a healthy life as children with more common disorders.  We are striving to identify the causes of bone marrow...read more

  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

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  • Dana Farber Canc Inst & Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • University Of Rochester

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Boston Children's Hospital300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
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Office1 Blackfan Cir Boston, MA 02115
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Practice

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave
    Boston, MA 02115

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215

  • York Hospital

    15 Hospital Dr
    York, ME 03909
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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