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Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Hematology

Yale School of Medicine

Professional interests include: myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), coagulation disorders, neutropenia, and more.

450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
Boston, MA 02215

1-877-442-3324

Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD is an adult hematologist in Boston, MA specializing in adult hematology. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC and BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
Boston, MA 02215

Address:

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115

Some issues Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD can help you with:

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.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"I was totally appalled and told them I wanted them to do something about it, and so did my mother," said Nancy Berliner, chief of hematology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and Robert...”—"After outcry, Yale removes prestigious honor from professor who sexually harassed a colleague", Washington Post, September 2018

“"Iron is generally fairly difficult to get rid of except by losing blood or by having babies," says Nancy Berliner, chief of hematology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and deputy editor of Blood,...”—"Should pre-menopausal women be concerned about anemia?", Washington Post, October 2017

“Still, you might not experience any symptoms until the anemia is quite severe, said Dr. Nancy Berliner, the deputy editor of the American Society of Hematology's journal Blood.”—"Is Low Iron, Without Symptoms, a Problem? (Published 2017)", New York Times, April 2017

doctor visit	42
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

doctor visit	10
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

doctor visit	8
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	7
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

doctor visit	40
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

doctor visit	25
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

doctor visit	45
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

doctor visit	39
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	11
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

doctor visit	133
hospital care	312
inpatient care	312

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD treated as an adult hematologist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	41
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD.

**Gender**
Female	39
Male	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	54
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	10
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. She completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification:Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification:Internal Medicine (1982)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC

BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$5,250 $5,250
AstraZeneca UK Limited	$871 LYNPARZA $871
Sobi, Inc	$52 $52

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,121
Food and Beverage	$52

Research Payments

Dr. Nancy Berliner, MD has received 32 research payments totaling $421,338.

Biography

Dr. Nancy Berliner practices adult hematology. Her education and training includes medical school at Yale School of Medicine and residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her clinical interests include myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), anemia, and neutropenia. Dr. Berliner is professionally affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Boston, MA.

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