Overview
Dr. Jennifer Ligibel is a Professor at Harvard Medical School, the Director of the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, and the Director of the Center for Faculty Well-Being at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ligibel’s research focuses on the impact of lifestyle interventions upon cancer-related outcomes in women with breast cancer. She has conducted a number of studies looking at the impact of exercise and weight loss interventions upon patients’ quality of life and symptoms after cancer diagnosis and is currently leading an NCI-funded Phase III clinical trial that will test the impact of a weight loss intervention upon the risk of disease recurrence in more than 3000 overweight and obese women with early-stage breast cancer. Dr. Ligibel was the Chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Subcommittee on Energy Balance, which has developed patient and physician materials to help facilitate healthy lifestyle changes after cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Ligibel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Dr. Ligibel is board certified in Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 200 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.
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450 Brookline Avenue, Susan F. Smith Center For Women's Cancers, Boston, MA 02115
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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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel by calling their office at 617-632-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel is classified as an Elite 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. Jennifer A. Ligibel specialize in?
While Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel has published 200 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennifer A. Ligibel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-632-3800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Breast CancerDr. Ligibel isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Ligibel isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Ligibel isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Ligibel isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Brain TumorDr. Ligibel isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Ligibel isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Ligibel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Ligibel isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- MenopauseDr. Ligibel isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Ligibel isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.