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More About Me
Dr Alex Walley is a Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. His research focus is on the medical complications of substance use, specifically HIV and overdose, and is an active investigator on clinical trials and cohort studies. He provides primary care and office-based addiction treatment for patients with HIV at Boston Medical Center.
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Education
John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD (2000)
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Languages
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Location
725 Albany St
Boston, MA 02118
My Affiliations
Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
As the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical Center is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals.