For Healthcare Professionals

For Healthcare Professionals

A pioneer in the development of cancer treatments used around the world, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer in collaboration with Children's Hospital in Boston for pediatric care and Brigham and Women's Hospital for adult care. We welcome the opportunity to work with other healthcare professionals through the patient referral process, with continuing medical education offerings, and in sharing information about research advances, resources, and clinical trials.

Patient Referrals

To refer an adult patient, call 877-441-DFCI (441-3324)

To speak with an adult Physician Liaison, call 617-732-9595

To refer a pediatric patient, call 888-PEDI-ONC (733-4662)

To refer a patient online, complete the referral form.
- Clinical Affiliations and Resources
  Dana-Farber’s collaborations with hospitals and research institutions provide our patients with the finest cancer care possible, and help physicians and insurers with a streamlined referral system.
  Clinical affiliations
  Clinical resources
  Physician Gateway
  Hematologic Malignancies Resources
  Stem Cell Transplant Resources
- Education and Training
  A teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, Dana-Farber supports extensive participation by its professional staff in medical education, in clinical training, professional development, and in pre-doctoral and post-doctoral research training.
  Continuing Medical Education
  Fellowships and Training Programs
  The Office for Faculty Development (OFD)
- Research and Clinical Trials
  Dana-Farber fulfills the vision of Dr. Sidney Farber with the creation of a cancer center as equally dedicated to discoveries in cancer research as it is to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
  Clinical Trials
  Research Advances
  Core Facilities
  Early Drug Development Center

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