Philip "Phil" Boyce was a Federation Starfleet medical officer on active duty in the 23rd century. Boyce was born in New York City, where he also received his medical training. His post-graduate work was at Hoystadt Children's Hospital. (Who's Who in Star Trek comic, vol. 1) In the 2240s, Dr. Boyce was part of an immunological- and infectious disease-research team on Argelius. (TOS novel: The Children of Kings) Dr. Boyce was repositioned as chief medical officer when Christopher Pike assumed command of Enterprise in 2251. He often served as Pike's confidant -- and bartender. (TOS: "The Cage")