Jennifer Lafemina
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
119 Belmont Street, 
Worcester, MA 

Overview

Jennifer Lafemina is a Surgical Oncologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Dr. Lafemina is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Lafemina is board certified in General Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lafemina is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

General Surgery

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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

UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
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.

Melanoma

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

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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 45 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

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