About Diana Cirstea, MD
I grew up and received my medical degree in the Republic of Moldova. My passion for multiple myeloma ignited when I joined Noopur Raje’s translational research lab. My work focused on novel anti-myeloma therapeutics including CDK inhibitors and agents targeting PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway both alone and in combination with conventional therapies. Next, during my three-year Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Boston Medical Center I had the privilege to care for patients originating from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, presenting with advanced malignancies, rare and often severe hematological conditions. There I developed an interest in stem cell transplant that led to my first job as a BMT hospitalist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, focusing on the inpatient care of patients receiving stem cell transplant and other forms of cell therapy including CAR-T. In August 2022 I joined the Mass General Cancer Center Multiple Myeloma Program, where I will be caring for patients with plasma cell disorders and conducting research, with a particular interest in cellular immunotherapy in myeloma.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- AL Amyloidosis
- Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance
- Multiple myeloma
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Romanian, Russian
Locations
Mass General Cancer Center
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-5130
Phone: 877-726-5130
Mass General Cancer Center in Danvers
102 Endicott St.
Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 978-882-6060
Medical Education
- MD, State University of Medicine and Pharmacy Nicolae Testemitanu
- Residency, Medical School Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine, Dermatovenereology Residency Progra
- Residency, Mount Auburn Hospital
- Fellowship, Boston Medical Center
- Fellowship, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
I have been grateful for the compassionate attention and guidance I receive.
I was very impressed with the doctor. She took great care in explaining my situation and I felt like she answered all my questions completely and I really look forward to working with her in the future.
New patient, first visit
Dr. Cirstea is very knowledgeable about Multiple Myeloma. She is easy to talk to, listens to my concerns, and responds in a thoughtful, respectful manner. She is an excellent oncologist.
Dr Diana and her NP [redacted] are very thorough and work together nicely. Thy are always responsive to any questions through the portal along with any concerns or side effects that may arise from my treatments
Dr. Cirstea was extremely capable and encouraging.
She is caring, kind and listens. She is exceptional.
Dr. Cirstea is smart, knowledgeable and patient. Most importantly, she focuses on getting to the root of the problem. I highly recommend her.
She could see that my husband and I were somewhat tense not knowing what news she would be delivering. She let us know right from the beginning that all was good.
Dr.Cirstea provides me with detailed descriptions of my cancer and always listens to my concerns with compassionate.