The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Porphyria near Boston, MA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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38 providers found
    Distinguished in Porphyria
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Porphyria
    Hematology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kuter is a Hematologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kuter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archana Bhargava is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Trabeculectomy.

    Rushad Patell
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine | Oncology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine | Oncology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rushad Patell is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Allen F. Shih
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 2, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish, Taiwanese
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Shih is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Calciphylaxis, Livedo Reticularis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Reed E. Drews
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Reed Drews is a Hematologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Drews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Ruth A. Vleugels
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Brigham Dermatology Associates

    221 Longwood Avenue 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood Boston, 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruth Vleugels is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vleugels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology

    Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center

    860 Washington St Bldg 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Pai is an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    221 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Liu is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Vitiligo, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    221 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Buzney is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Buzney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Protoporphyria, Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Program

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Huang is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Pityriasis Lichenoides, Scalded Skin Syndrome, Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta, and Parapsoriasis.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Hematology
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Hematology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Karp is a Hematologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Karp has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Shwartzman Phenomenon, and Erythropoietic Protoporphyria.

    Ashish Jha
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    151 S Huntington Ave, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashish Jha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Jha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Wandering Spleen, Amebic Liver Abscess, Pneumonia, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Melissa A. Levoska
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Brigham And Women's Fish Center For Women's Health

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Levoska is a Dermatologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Levoska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Hemangioendothelioma.

    Elizabeth Tkachenko
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Brigham And Women's Fish Center For Women's Health

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Tkachenko is a Dermatologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Tkachenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Acne.

    Vinod E. Nambudiri
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology | Internal Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Fish Center For Women's Health

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinod Nambudiri is a Dermatologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Nambudiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Pustular Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larissa Bornikova is a Hematologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bornikova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Heyde Syndrome, Hemochromatosis, and Congenital Afibrinogenemia.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annemarie Fogerty is a Hematologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fogerty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    1493 Cambridge St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rose Goldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Heavy Metal Poisoning, Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Pica, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Transfusion Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Transfusion Medicine

    Boston Office

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meaghan Colling is a Transfusion Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Colling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, and Polycythemia Vera.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Ramai is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ramai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Porphyria?

    Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein found in certain muscles.

    When should I see a Porphyria doctor near Boston, MA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Porphyria doctor near Boston, MA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Porphyria doctors near Boston, MA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Porphyria doctors near Boston, MA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Porphyria doctor near Boston, MA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Porphyria doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Porphyria doctor near Boston, MA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Porphyria doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Porphyria doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Porphyria doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Porphyria doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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