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Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD is a pediatric oncologist in Boston, MA specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital.
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010. He completed residency at Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics (Hematology-Oncology) and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2010)
Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics
Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics (Hematology-Oncology)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD has received 1 research payments totaling $153,160.
Dr. Vijay Sankaran, who practices in Boston, MA, is a medical specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology. In Dr. Sankaran's practice, he is particularly interested in sickle cell disease, anemia, and thalassemia. He is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He obtained his medical school training at Harvard Medical School and performed his residency at Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Sankaran include: Excellence in Student Mentoring Award, Harvard Medical School Scholars in Medicine and New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Robertson Investigator. He has an open panel in BOSTON, MA according to Doctor.com.
