Overview
Derek Erstad is a Surgical Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Erstad is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Surgical Oncology
Dr. Raut is the Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology and the inaugural Distinguished Chair for Cancer Care at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He received a BA and BS from Stanford University, MSc from University of Oxford, and MD from Harvard Medical School, where he is also a Professor of Surgery. He completed his residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and fellowship in surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Raut specializes in the multidisciplinary care of patients with soft tissue sarcoma and serves as the Surgery Director for the Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center (DFBCC). His research focuses on multimodal strategies to reduce rates of local recurrence for patients with sarcoma. Dr. Raut is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Angiosarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Adam Kibel is a Surgical Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kibel is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Steven Chang is a Surgical Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek Erstad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Erstad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Erstad by calling their office at 617-726-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Erstad a top-rated expert for Liver Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Erstad is classified as an Advanced expert for Liver 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. Derek Erstad specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Erstad is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Liver Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Derek Erstad participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Erstad has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Erstad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Erstad accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Erstad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-2800 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.
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- Liver CancerDr. Erstad isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Erstad isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Retroperitoneal LiposarcomaDr. Erstad isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- GastrectomyDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HepatectomyDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.