Overview
Heather King is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. King is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
399 Farmington Ave Ste 200, Farmington, CT 06032
704 Hebron Ave Ste 206, Glastonbury, CT 06033
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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"Dr. Roshni Rao, a renowned expert in breast care, is the chief of the Breast Surgery Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. A skilled surgeon who is passionate in her commitment to breast health and her patients, Dr. Rao has expertise in the treatment of breast cancer that has spread to the areas surrounding the breast, known as locally advanced breast cancer; in addition to breast cancer that has spread further to other parts of the body, metastatic breast cancer. Her groundbreaking research includes the positive effects of exercise for patients with breast cancer who are preparing for surgery, and the impact of ethnicity on the risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer (when the three receptors known to fuel most breast cancers; estrogen, progesterone, and the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; are not present in the cancer tumor). Dr. Rao oversees the breast cancer surgery program at the Comprehensive Breast Center of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, a multi-site, multi-disciplinary entity that incorporates the legacy of innovation and trust associated with the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She collaborates closely with its team of specialists across every discipline, including radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons and other breast cancer support staff. Dr. Rao was repeatedly recognized with awards for her leadership at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where she served as the director of the George N. Peters Center for Breast Surgery prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. She was elected by her peers to be a ""Best Doctor"" in breast surgery every year from 2009 to 2017. Dr. Rao received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery residency at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. She is currently the chair of the Patient Safety and Quality Committee for the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Rao serves as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Annals of Surgical Oncology, and has served as a reviewer for Cancer and other journals. Her work has been published in these journals and many other surgical and oncology publications.". Dr. Rao is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heather King
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather King?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather King by calling their office at 860-246-2071. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather King a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather King 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. Heather King specialize in?
While Dr. Heather King is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Heather King participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather King has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Heather King's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather King accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather King accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 860-246-2071 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
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast LumpDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Experienced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. King isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast InfectionDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. King isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. King isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.

