Alexander Boucher MD

Sickle Cell & Other Anemias

Associate Professor of Hematology (Pediatrics and Internal Medicine)

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 6 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.

He also prioritizes medical education and is the pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship Program Director and Associate Program Director for the medical hematology/oncology fellowship/transplant fellowship where he leads the classical hematology-focused fellowship pathway.

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

PubMed

ASH's Commitment to SCD: Building on 10 Years of Progress.
Alexander Boucher, Oladipo Bankole Cole, Payal Chandarana Desai, Chancellor Donald, Titilope A Fasipe
Blood Advances. 2025-12-04
3 citations
Disparities in Documentation: Evidence of Race-Based Biases in the Electronic Medical Record.
Zalaya K Ivy, Sharon Hwee, Brittany C Kimball, Michael D Evans, Nicholas Marka
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 2025-10-01
2 citations
Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn-A Need for Management Consensus and More Worldwide Representation.
Tina M Slusher, Emmanuela Ambrose, Alexander A Boucher
JAMA Network Open. 2025-01-02

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

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

High Satisfaction with but Low Use of Telehealth Seen in OncologyDecember 6th, 2024
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’February 10th, 2023