Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
The General Hospital Corporation
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Barbara Smith is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, 1976 - 1983

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1983 - 1988

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Surgery, General

Hospital Affiliations

Massachusetts General Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Barbara L. Smith

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Barbara L. Smith by calling their office at 617-726-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Barbara L. Smith a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Barbara L. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Barbara L. Smith specialize in?

While Dr. Barbara L. Smith is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Barbara L. Smith accept my insurance?

Dr. Barbara L. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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