Faina Nakhlis
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Faina Nakhlis

Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
75 Francis Street, 
Boston, MA 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
10
conditions
75 Francis Street, 
Boston, MA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Nakhlis is board certified in Surgery, General. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Rush University Medical College, 1992 - 1996

Residency

Northwestern University, 1996 - 2002

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Surgery, General

Fellowships

Northwestern University, 2002 - 2003

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Brigham And Women's 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
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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. 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.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer

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 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

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