An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

About

Melisa Ruiz-Gutierrez, MD, PhD, is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. A physician-researcher, Dr. Ruiz-Gutierrez cares for children with blood disorders, including sickle cell disease (SCD), Shwachman–Diamond syndrome (SDS), and bone marrow failure. She is a member of the Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease at Boston University.

  • Administrative Title

    Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Pediatrics, University of Washington, 2009–2012

  • Fellowship

    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Washington, 2012–2015

  • Education

    Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2009
  • Board Certifications

    Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

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