Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Akiko Shimamura

Hematology | Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
18
conditions
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Akiko Shimamura is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Shimamura is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Aplastic Anemia, Agranulocytosis, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 135 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Shimamura is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in MA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shimamura has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase II, Open-label, Non-controlled, Intra-patient Dose-escalation Study to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics After Oral Administration of Eltrombopag in Pediatric Patients With Refractory, Relapsed or Treatment Naive Severe Aplastic Anemia or Recurrent Aplastic Anemia
A Phase II, Open-label, Non-controlled, Intra-patient Dose-escalation Study to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics After Oral Administration of Eltrombopag in Pediatric Patients With Refractory, Relapsed or Treatment Naive Severe Aplastic Anemia or Recurrent Aplastic Anemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Eltrombopag, Anti-Thymocyte Globulin, Cyclosporine
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I/II, Open Label Study to Determine Safety of Trifluoperazine (TFP) in Adults With Red Blood Cell Transfusion-Dependent Diamond Blackfan Anemia
Phase I/II, Open Label Study to Determine Safety of Trifluoperazine (TFP) in Adults With Red Blood Cell Transfusion-Dependent Diamond Blackfan Anemia
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Trifluoperazine
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Pilot Study of Metformin for Patients With Fanconi Anemia
Pilot Study of Metformin for Patients With Fanconi Anemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 29, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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135 Total Publications

Timing is everything: age-dependent cancer risk in RUNX1-FPD.
Timing is everything: age-dependent cancer risk in RUNX1-FPD.
Journal: Blood advances
Published: May 01, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akiko Shimamura

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Is Dr. Akiko Shimamura a top-rated expert for Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akiko Shimamura is classified as an Elite expert for Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Akiko Shimamura specialize in?

While Dr. Akiko Shimamura is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Aplastic Anemia, and Agranulocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Akiko Shimamura participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Akiko Shimamura has published 135 articles and abstracts on conditions like Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Akiko Shimamura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Akiko Shimamura accept my insurance?

Dr. Akiko Shimamura accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-442-3324 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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