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Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD

Hematology*
3.7 (27)
Map Pin Small Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD

Dr. Ralph Boccia, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in Hematology, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from University of Minnesota and is affiliated with UVA Haymarket Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Dr. Boccia, completed a residency at University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Boccia an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Boccia works at Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Bethesda, MD with other offices in Germantown, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Anemia and Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Boccia's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    6410 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 571-0019
  2. 2
    Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    19735 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 571-0019
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UVA Haymarket Medical Center
  • Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • Suburban Hospital

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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Anemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate

Treatment frequency



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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Anemia
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Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Bleeding Disorders
Coagulation Disorders
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hemophilia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meningiomas
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancytopenia
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
ENT Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia A
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Conditions
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Nodular Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vitamin B Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Oral Cancer Screening
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    3.7
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    Based on 27 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1881663284
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute|University of California, Los Angeles
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Boccia has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Boccia has seen patients for Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Anemia and Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Boccia on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Boccia. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Boccia.

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