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Alexander Boucher, MD, Hematology, Minneapolis, MN

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Hematology • Minneapolis, MN

Sickle Cell & Other Anemias

Assistant Professor of Hematology

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  • Office

    909 Fulton St SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Phone+1 612-672-7422

Summary

  • Dr. Alexander Boucher is a pediatric and adult classical hematologist in Minneapolis, MN and is affiliated with University of Minnesota. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and completed pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He has been in practice 4 years.

    He specializes in pediatric and adult red cell disorders, particularly sickle cell disease and thalassemia, with a focus on transitions to adulthood and diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) efforts. He also cares for patients with neutropenia and other marrow failure disorders and pediatric platelet disorders. His research efforts revolve around patient-centered outcomes for patients with lifelong hematologic disorders, DEI topics, and medical education.

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2016 - 2019
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2012 - 2016
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2016 - 2019
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Health Care Hero Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal, 2023
  • Top Doctors Rising Star Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, 2021-2023
  • Top Doctor--Hematology Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2021-2023
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Acquired plasminogen deficiency and ligneous conjunctivitis associated with chronic tranexamic acid use  
    John R Leister, Scott T McEwen, Vania Rashidi 3, Wassef Chanbour, Alexander A Boucher, Lancet Haematology, 10/19/2023
  • Development of Iron Status Measures during Youth: Associations with Sex, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, Cognitive Performance, and Brain Structure  
    Bart Larsen, Erica B Baller, Alexander A Boucher, Monica E Calkins, Nina Laney, Tyler M Moore, David R Roalf, Kosha Ruparel, Ruben C Gur, Raquel E Gur, Michael K Georg..., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 7/2023
  • Rethinking Care Models for Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease  
    Alexander A Boucher, Margaret Lyons, Patrick T McGann, JAMA Health Forum, 5/12/2023
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Fibrinogen Activates FAK to Promote the Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Growth
    Alexander A Boucher, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
  • Outcomes Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation For Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Alexander A Boucher, MD1*, Gerald V Raymond, MD2*, Ryan Shanley, MS3*, Paul J Orchard, MD4* and Weston P Miller IV, MD4, 55th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, 12/9/2013

Lectures

  • Inflammation and Tissue Damage Mediated By PAR-1 Expression Is Cell Type-Specific and Varies Depending on the Inflammatory Challenge 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Sickle Cell’s Toll: In Addition to the Searing Pain Caused by the Disease, Patients Must Struggle with Inequities in Care
    Sickle Cell’s Toll: In Addition to the Searing Pain Caused by the Disease, Patients Must Struggle with Inequities in CareFebruary 11th, 2023
  • Getting People to Care About Sickle Cell When It’s Considered ‘Only a Black Disease’
    Getting People to Care About Sickle Cell When It’s Considered ‘Only a Black Disease’February 10th, 2023
  • University Research Could Be Key to Addressing Sickle Cell Patients’ Pain Without Opioids
    University Research Could Be Key to Addressing Sickle Cell Patients’ Pain Without OpioidsFebruary 25th, 2021
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Committees

  • Member, ASH Medical Education Subcommittee 2020 - Present

Professional Memberships

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