Overview
Dr. Nakhlis received her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago in 1996. She subsequently completed her residency in general surgery and her breast surgery fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago. She is an attending physician in the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston and an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Her clinical research interests are focused on lobular neoplasia and other premalignant and proliferative breast lesions, and inflammatory breast cancer.
Dr. Nakhlis is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nakhlis 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. Faina Nakhlis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Faina Nakhlis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Faina Nakhlis by calling their office at 617-724-0498. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Faina Nakhlis a top-rated expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Faina Nakhlis is classified as an Elite expert for Inflammatory 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. Faina Nakhlis specialize in?
While Dr. Faina Nakhlis is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Faina Nakhlis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Faina Nakhlis has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Inflammatory Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Faina Nakhlis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Faina Nakhlis accept my insurance?
Dr. Faina Nakhlis accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-724-0498 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
- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Nakhlis isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Nakhlis isElite. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Nakhlis isElite. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Nakhlis isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- MastectomyDr. Nakhlis isDistinguished. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Nakhlis isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Nakhlis isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Nakhlis isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Nakhlis isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Nakhlis isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Experienced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Nakhlis isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Nakhlis isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast LumpDr. Nakhlis isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Nakhlis isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Nakhlis isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Nakhlis isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.