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Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD

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(David Sykes, MD, PHD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care), Adult Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: autoimmune diseases, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 724-4000

Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD is an oncologist in Boston, MA specializing in oncology (cancer care), adult oncology and hematology (blood disorders). He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Cancer Center: Hematology Oncology.

Office Locations

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

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Some issues Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	17
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	17
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	17
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	19
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	98
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	57
Male	60

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	101
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	10
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Mass General Cancer Center: Hematology Oncology

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Brian Sykes, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.	$19,378 CLOZAPINE $19,378
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$7,700 (9494) consulting service $7,700
Mylan Inc.	$4,302 CLOZAPINE $4,302
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,944 $1,944
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,000 $1,000
Other	$458 PYRUKYND $123	KRYSTEXXA $74	Yescarta $43	$217

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$23,827
Honoraria	$5,917
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$2,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,502
Food and Beverage	$535
Other	$1,000

Biography

Dr. David Sykes sees patients in Boston, MA. His medical specialties are adult oncology and hematology (blood disorders). Before completing his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Sykes attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Sykes's areas of clinical interest consist of hemolytic anemia, neutropenia, and autoimmune diseases. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is conversant in French. Dr. Sykes's professional affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Newton-Wellesley Hospital reports that Dr. Sykes is accepting new patients at his office in Boston, MA.