Lewis Silverman, MD, director of the Jimmy Fund Clinic, gives Adams Fenelon a checkup.

For Insurance Professionals

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital Boston have long-standing arrangements with many leading health insurance providers. The institutions have also been designated Centers of Excellence by the Aetna, Interlink, LifeTrac, Protocol and United Resource Networks.

The following contacts are available to help you refer a new patient, answer insurance coverage questions and explain our family support services:

New Patient Referrals:

General Oncology Referral Line: 888-PEDI-ONC (733-4662)
Brain Tumor Referral Line: 617-632-2680
Stem Cell Transplantation Referral Line: 617-632-3961

Managed Care Inquiries:

General Oncology: Diane Lanahan (Dana-Farber) 617-632-5074 or Santiago Pavao (Children's) 617-355-8493
Stem Cell Transplantation: Jorge Calderon, 617-632-5113
Family Support Services: Joseph Chabot, 617-632-3365

How to Make a Referral

To schedule a new patient appointment, second opinion or stem cell transplantation consult for your patient, please visit the How to Make a Referral section.