Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Barbara Degar

Hematology | Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Barbara Degar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Degar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Histiocytosis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

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

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Degar 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Barbara Degar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Barbara Degar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Barbara Degar 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. Barbara Degar a top-rated expert for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Barbara Degar is classified as an Elite expert for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, 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. Barbara Degar specialize in?

While Dr. Barbara Degar is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Barbara Degar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Barbara Degar has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Barbara Degar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Barbara Degar accept my insurance?

Dr. Barbara Degar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. 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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