
Kirsty Hillier MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
450 BROOKLINE AVE BOSTON MA, 02215About
Dr. Kirsty Hillier is a pediatric hematologist practicing in BOSTON, MA. Dr. Hillier specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Hillier treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Hillier can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joanna Yi MD450 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Yana Pikman MD450 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Whitney Eng M.D.450 BROOKLINE AVE BOSTON MA 02215
- Mrs. Joelle Payne Straehla M.D.450 BROOKLINE AVE BOSTON MA 02215
- Dr. Jonathan Michael Marron MD450 BROOKLINE AVE BOSTON MA 02215
- Dr. Mariella Gruber Filbin M.D., PH.D.450 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
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75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115