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Jillian Simard is a fellowship-trained medical oncologist with a focus on breast cancer. She sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and is a clinical associate for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Simard brings a multidisciplinary background in patient care, translational research and clinical trials, with a particular interest in improving outcomes for patients with breast cancer through personalized and evidence-based treatment strategies. Dr. Simard received her medical degree from the UCSF School of Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, where she was part of the Women’s Health Track and received a Resident Teaching Award. She then completed a clinical fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), where she also served as a research fellow in the Lymphoid Malignancies Branch. During her time at the NCI, Dr. Simard participated in multiple clinical research efforts, including serving as lead associate investigator for a Phase 2 trial for secondary CNS lymphoma. Her research portfolio includes designing early-phase clinical trials and contributing to peer-reviewed publications in journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia. Dr. Simard is committed to fostering compassionate, equitable care and to working collaboratively across disciplines to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Simard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and B-Cell Lymphoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jillian Simard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jillian Simard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jillian Simard by calling their office at 202-660-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jillian Simard a top-rated expert for Febrile Neutropenia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jillian Simard is classified as an Advanced expert for Febrile Neutropenia, 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. Jillian Simard specialize in?
While Dr. Jillian Simard is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Jillian Simard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jillian Simard has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Febrile Neutropenia. You can view a list of Dr. Jillian Simard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jillian Simard accept my insurance?
Dr. Jillian Simard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-660-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Simard isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Simard isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Simard isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Simard isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Simard isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Simard isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Simard isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).