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Violet (Fernandes) Borowicz, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Roanoke, VA

Violet(Fernandes)BorowiczMDFAAP(she/her)

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Roanoke, VA

Hospice and Palliative Medicine(Pediatric Hematology and Oncology), Pediatric Hematologic Oncology

Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Palliative Medicine Attending Physician

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  • Office

    1906 Belleview Ave SE
    # Carilion
    Roanoke, VA 24014
    Phone+1 540-981-7376
    Fax+1 540-985-5306

Summary

  • Dr. Violet (Fernandes) Borowicz is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist based in Roanoke, VA. She completed her fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Children's National Hospital/George Washington University after finishing her residency in pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. In addition to serving patients with a variety of hematologic and oncologic disorders, she also provides pediatric palliative/supportive care to any child with a chronic/life threatening illness. Currently, she is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. She also serves as the Medical Director for Care Connection for Children. Her work has been published in journals such as the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Blood Cancer. Dr. Borowicz has earned recognition as a "Top Doc" in Palliative Medicine and received the Humanism Award from Carilion Children's Pediatric Residency Program.

Education & Training

  • Children's National Hospital/George Washington University
    Children's National Hospital/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2011 - 2014
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 2008 - 2011
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doc in Palliative Medicine 2021 The Roanoker Magazine, Roanoke, VA, 2021
  • Top Doc in Palliative Medicine 2017 The Roanoker Magazine, 25th Anniversary, Roanoke VA, 2017
  • Humanism Award Carilion Children's Pediatric Residency Program, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • September Is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
    September Is National Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthSeptember 4th, 2018
  • Pediatric Palliative Care: More Than Pain Management
    Pediatric Palliative Care: More Than Pain ManagementAugust 24th, 2016

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