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Melisa Ruiz-Gutierrez, MD, PhD

Pediatric Hemtologist-Oncologist

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About

Melisa Ruiz-Gutierrez, MD, PhD, is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. A physician-researcher, Dr. Ruiz-Gutierrez cares for children with blood disorders, including sickle cell disease (SCD), Shwachman–Diamond syndrome (SDS), and bone marrow failure. She is a member of the Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease at Boston University.

  • Contact

    617.414.4841

  • Primary Location

    801 Massachusetts Ave.
    7th Floor
    Boston, MA 02118

  • Administrative Title

    Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Pediatrics, University of Washington, 2009 - 2012

  • Fellowship

    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Washington, 2012 - 2015

  • Education

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2009

  • Board Certifications

    Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

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