Neha Thakkar, RN, recently joined BWH as the new nurse manager of Hematology/ Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant services (5AB and 6ABCD). Thakkar, formerly a physician in India, has concentrated on pursuing a nursing career since moving to the United States. Before coming to BWH, Thakkar worked at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Metrowest Medical Center (MMC) in a series of management roles in the Transitional Care Unit, Oncology, Home-care and Hospice. While at MMC, she completed her master’s degree in Nursing Administration at Regis College. Prior to working at BMC, Thakkar served as the director of nurses at a small community nursing home.
“I am very much looking forward to taking on new challenges in this leadership position and will focus my efforts on continuing to grow patient and staff satisfaction,” said Thakkar.