Pediatrics
Akiko Shimamura, MD, PHD
Director, Bone Marrow Failure and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Program, Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center; Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Dr. Akiko Shimamura is a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute specializing in Aplastic anemia, Bone marrow failure, Cancer predisposition, Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), serving as Director, Bone Marrow Failure and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Program, Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center; Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School.
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1997
Education & Training
- University of Rochester School of Medicine (MD)
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatrics (Residency)
- Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Fellowship)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Sickle Cell DiseasePediatric LeukemiaPediatric Bone Marrow TransplantPediatric SarcomaPediatric Hematology-Oncology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute