Overview
Akiko Shimamura is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shimamura is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Aplastic Anemia, Aase Syndrome, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 128 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akiko Shimamura
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akiko Shimamura?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akiko Shimamura by calling their office at 877-442-3324. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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 Aase Syndrome. 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 128 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Shimamura isElite. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Shwachman-Diamond SyndromeDr. Shimamura isElite. Learn about Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- Aase SyndromeDr. Shimamura isDistinguished. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- AnemiaDr. Shimamura isDistinguished. Learn about Anemia.
- Congenital Aplastic AnemiaDr. Shimamura isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Aplastic Anemia.
- Dyskeratosis CongenitaDr. Shimamura isDistinguished. Learn about Dyskeratosis Congenita.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Shimamura isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.
- Fanconi AnemiaDr. Shimamura isDistinguished. Learn about Fanconi Anemia.
- Advanced
- Chromosome 7p DeletionDr. Shimamura isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 7p Deletion.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Shimamura isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- LeukemiaDr. Shimamura isAdvanced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Shimamura isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Ataxia-Pancytopenia SyndromeDr. Shimamura isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Shimamura isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML)Dr. Shimamura isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML).
- MalabsorptionDr. Shimamura isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MosaicismDr. Shimamura isExperienced. Learn about Mosaicism.