Overview
Dr. Steimer serves as a surgeon in the Division of Thoracic Surgery and holds a clinical instructor position at Harvard Medical School. She practices at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Southcoast Hospital. Graduating with a medical degree from the University of Kentucky, she completed her general surgery training at Baylor University Medical Center. Furthering her expertise, she underwent cardiothoracic surgical residency and an additional fellowship in foregut and general thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her passion for oncology ignited during her time at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she delved into researching genes associated with cell death pathways. Her research interest is focused on patient frailty and optimizing care for elderly patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Dr. Steimer is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to her patients. She performs surgeries with minimally invasive techniques (through small incisions) to decrease pain and improve patient recovery from surgery.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mesothelioma, and Lung Nodules.
Dr. Steimer is board certified in Surgery, General and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Steimer 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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Desiree A. Steimer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Desiree A. Steimer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Desiree A. Steimer by calling their office at 617-732-8148. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Desiree A. Steimer a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Desiree A. Steimer is classified as an Experienced expert for Lung 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. Desiree A. Steimer specialize in?
While Dr. Desiree A. Steimer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Mesothelioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Desiree A. Steimer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Desiree A. Steimer has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Desiree A. Steimer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Desiree A. Steimer accept my insurance?
Dr. Desiree A. Steimer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-8148 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Steimer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Collapsed LungDr. Steimer isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Steimer isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Steimer isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Steimer isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Steimer isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.