Overview
Dr. Christina Minami is a surgeon in the Division of Breast Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Minami is a graduate of Harvard University and received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She also holds an MS in Health Services and Outcomes Research from Northwestern University and an MFA from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop.Dr. Minami completed residency training in General Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine followed by a fellowship in Breast Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Her clinical interests include breast cancer treatment in the elderly, breast conservation and extent of axillary surgery. Her research interests include health services and outcomes research in the arena of geriatric breast oncology, patient-centered decision-making and cancer quality measures.
Dr. Minami is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Minami is board certified in Surgery, General. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Minami is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Minami has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christina A. Minami
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christina A. Minami?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christina A. Minami by calling their office at 617-632-6929. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christina A. Minami a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christina A. Minami 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. Christina A. Minami specialize in?
While Dr. Christina A. Minami is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Christina A. Minami participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christina A. Minami has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Christina A. Minami's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christina A. Minami accept my insurance?
Dr. Christina A. Minami accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-632-6929 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Minami isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Minami isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Minami isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- MastectomyDr. Minami isAdvanced. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Experienced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- FibroadenomaDr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Minami isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).