Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

Overview

Dr. Esther Rhei a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, and an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Rhei received her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She then completed a general surgery residency at State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Rhei is board certified in surgery. Her clinical and research interests include benign breast disease, breast cancer, and decision making in breast cancer surgery. She has received numerous teaching awards from Harvard Medical School and the Department of Surgery. Dr. Rhei has been named to Marquis Who's Who in the World, America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly, and Top Doctor in Boston Magazine since 2012.

Dr. Rhei is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1986 - 1990

Residency

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program, 1991 - 1995

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Surgery, General

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1996 - 1998

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Hospital
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Boston Magazine Top Doctor
2022
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors
2022

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Breast Surgery
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Other Locations
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Breast Oncology Program
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Rhei 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.

Breast Cancer

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.


11 Total Publications

Pathologic Features of Malignancies Presenting as Asymmetry on Mammography.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Esther Rhei

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Esther Rhei?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Esther Rhei 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. Esther Rhei a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Esther Rhei 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. Esther Rhei specialize in?

While Dr. Esther Rhei is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, 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. Esther Rhei participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Esther Rhei has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Esther Rhei's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Esther Rhei accept my insurance?

Dr. Esther Rhei 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.

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