Overview
Jennifer Lafemina is a Surgical Oncologist and an Oncologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Lafemina has been practicing medicine for over 23 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Mastectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lafemina 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. Jennifer Lafemina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Lafemina?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Lafemina by calling their office at 508-334-5220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jennifer Lafemina a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer Lafemina is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, 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 Lafemina specialize in?
While Dr. Jennifer Lafemina is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, 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 Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Jennifer Lafemina participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jennifer Lafemina has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Jennifer Lafemina's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jennifer Lafemina accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennifer Lafemina accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-334-5220 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. Lafemina isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Lafemina isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Lafemina isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Lafemina isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Lafemina isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Lafemina isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Lafemina isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Lafemina isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Lafemina isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Lafemina isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Lafemina isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Lafemina isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Lafemina isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.