Overview
Dr. Ralph V. Boccia is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where he is a clinical associate professor of medicine for the University, as well as the medical director of the International Oncology Network (ION) Clinical Research Program and the chairman of ION’s Medical Advisory Panel. He practices out of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, of which he is the founder and medical director, located in Bethesda, Maryland and Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Boccia earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Kern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant at the combined UCLA-Veterans Administration Program and The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Boccia is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Boccia has been listed as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine since 1992. He has also been recognized as a Super Doctor by The Washington Post Magazine and a Regional Top Doctor for Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore by Castle Connolly. Dr. Boccia has contributed to various articles with his research, published in journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology and The Lancet. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Bladder cancer trends in Montgomery and Prince George's counties: Welcome news - and 3 facts you need to know. NJ.com (08/16/2016) RCCA Expands to Maryland to Become One of the Nation's First Multi-State Oncology/Hematology Physician-Owned and -Operated Networks. OncLive (10/06/2015).
Dr. Boccia is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, and Splenectomy.
Dr. Boccia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles and participating in 27 clinical trials. Dr. Boccia is currently accepting new patients.
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6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 660, Suite 660, Bethesda, MD 20817
Clinical Research
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Maria Baer is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Baer is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy. Dr. Baer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 1984 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1983. Dr. Baer is currently accepting new patients.
Stoler Outpatient Cancer Clinic
Aaron Rapoport is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Rapoport is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Rapoport is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1989 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 1992. Dr. Rapoport is currently accepting new patients.
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Ivana Gojo is a Hematologist/Oncologist in Baltimore. Her clinical focus is on diagnosis and management of patients with acute leukemias (AML, ALL) and other myeloid malignancies (MDS, MPNs, CML), with emphasis on the development of novel therapeutic approaches for these diseases. She is nationally and internationally recognized expert in clinical translation of novel therapeutics for acute leukemias and principal investigator on multiple multi-center investigator-initiated studies. Dr. Gojo joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2012 as the Co-Director of Leukemia Drug Development Program. She has served on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Investigational Drug Steering Committee since 2014. Dr. Gojo received a Service Star Award from Johns Hopkins Medicine Service Excellence in 2018 for her exemplary care of leukemia patients. Dr. Gojo contributed to the clinical translational and drug development effort of multiple novel agents targeting pathogenic pathways in patients with acute leukemia. Her research efforts are now concentrated on the development and integration of novel immunotherapies into therapeutic armamentarium for patients with acute leukemia. She mentors basic and clinical research fellows and junior faculty on the development and design of novel clinical trials and mechanistic laboratory studies associated with these trials. She served as a leukemia team leader on the National Institute of Health (NIH)/NCI N01 grant (Phase II consortium) (2009-2011), and is co-principal investigator (PI) on the Experimental Therapeutics (ET)-Clinical Trial Network (CTN) UM1 grant supporting early clinical trials. Dr. Gojo has served on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guideline panel for AML since 2019, Myeloid Growth Factor guideline panel since 2015 and previously served on the MPNs guideline panel (2016-2019). She has extensive experience in the regulatory aspects of drug development and served as the Chair (2015-2016) and Co-Chair (2014-2015) of the Cancer Research Review Committee at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Johns Hopkins, and serves as a member of the SKCCC Biostatistics Core Advisory Committee and SKCCC Clinical Research Office Coordinating Center Oversight Committee. Dr. Gojo is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Gojo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gojo is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ralph V. Boccia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph V. Boccia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph V. Boccia by calling their office at 301-571-0019. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ralph V. Boccia a top-rated expert for Bone Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph V. Boccia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bone Tumor, 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. Ralph V. Boccia specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph V. Boccia is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Bone Tumor, Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Ralph V. Boccia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ralph V. Boccia has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Ralph V. Boccia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ralph V. Boccia accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph V. Boccia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-571-0019 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AnemiaDr. Boccia isDistinguished. Learn about Anemia.
- Bone TumorDr. Boccia isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Boccia isDistinguished. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Boccia isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- PurpuraDr. Boccia isDistinguished. Learn about Purpura.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Boccia isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
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- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Blood ClotsDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Breast CancerDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- GlossitisDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Glossitis.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MalabsorptionDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Paris-Trousseau ThrombocytopeniaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia.
- Pernicious AnemiaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Pernicious Anemia.
- PlasmacytomaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- RUNX1 Familial Platelet DisorderDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Boccia isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Congenital Antithrombin 3 DeficiencyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- DehydrationDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Drug-Induced ThrombocytopeniaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Factor V Leiden ThrombophiliaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- HemochromatosisDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hemochromatosis.
- Hemoglobin C DiseaseDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin C Disease.
- Hemoglobin E DiseaseDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin E Disease.
- Hemoglobin SC DiseaseDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin SC Disease.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin KDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.
- Homocystinuria due to MTHFR DeficiencyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency.
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism DisorderDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- LeukemiaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- LeukocytosisDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Leukocytosis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MyelofibrosisDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Omenn SyndromeDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Omenn Syndrome.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Prostate CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Protein C DeficiencyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Protein C Deficiency.
- Protein S DeficiencyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Protein S Deficiency.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- ReticuloendotheliosisDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Reticuloendotheliosis.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- SplenectomyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- SplenomegalyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Splenomegaly.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- ThalassemiaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Waldenstrom MacroglobulinemiaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.
- Wilms TumorDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- X-Linked AgammaglobulinemiaDr. Boccia isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia.
