Overview
Alan Cantor is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Cantor is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Febrile Neutropenia, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Sickle Cell Disease.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cantor is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
Locations
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cantor 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. Alan B. Cantor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan B. Cantor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan B. Cantor 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. Alan B. Cantor a top-rated expert for RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan B. Cantor is classified as an Distinguished expert for RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, 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. Alan B. Cantor specialize in?
While Dr. Alan B. Cantor is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Febrile Neutropenia, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Alan B. Cantor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan B. Cantor has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Alan B. Cantor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan B. Cantor accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan B. Cantor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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.
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- Distinguished
- RUNX1 Familial Platelet DisorderDr. Cantor isDistinguished. Learn about RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder.
- Advanced
- Acquired AgranulocytosisDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Acquired Agranulocytosis.
- Acute Megakaryoblastic LeukemiaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- Evans SyndromeDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Evans Syndrome.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Hemoglobin C DiseaseDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobin C Disease.
- Hemoglobin E DiseaseDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobin E Disease.
- Hemoglobin SC DiseaseDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobin SC Disease.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- Hemolytic CrisisDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Hemolytic Crisis.
- Hereditary SpherocytosisDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Spherocytosis.
- Idiopathic NeutropeniaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Neutropenia.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- RASopathiesDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- ThalassemiaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Cantor isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- AnemiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Ataxia-Pancytopenia SyndromeDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.
- Bernard-Soulier SyndromeDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Bernard-Soulier Syndrome.
- Blood ClotsDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Bloom SyndromeDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Bloom Syndrome.
- Congenital Aplastic AnemiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aplastic Anemia.
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Factor 11 DeficiencyDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Factor 11 Deficiency.
- Fanconi AnemiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Fanconi Anemia.
- Glanzmann ThrombastheniaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Glanzmann Thrombasthenia.
- Gray Platelet SyndromeDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Gray Platelet Syndrome.
- Hemophilia ADr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Hemophilia A.
- Hemophilic ArthropathyDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Hemophilic Arthropathy.
- Heyde SyndromeDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Heyde Syndrome.
- LeukemiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- LeukocytosisDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Leukocytosis.
- Lung CancerDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- MyelofibrosisDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Platelet Storage Pool DeficiencyDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency.
- PorphyriaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Porphyria.
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)Dr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).
- Pure Red Cell AplasiaDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Pure Red Cell Aplasia.
- Shwachman-Diamond SyndromeDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome.
- Shwartzman PhenomenonDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Shwartzman Phenomenon.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- SplenomegalyDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Splenomegaly.
- Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Von Gierke DiseaseDr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Von Gierke Disease.
- Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)Dr. Cantor isExperienced. Learn about Von Willebrand Disease (VWD).