Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Joellen C. Speca

Oncology
North Carolina Heart & Vascular
4420 Lake Boone Trl, 
Raleigh, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
9
conditions
North Carolina Heart & Vascular
4420 Lake Boone Trl, 
Raleigh, NC 

Overview

Joellen Speca is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Dr. Speca is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Speca is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Rex Hospital
Unc Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Freedom Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

North Carolina Heart & Vascular
4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC 27607

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women With Early Breast Cancer
Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women With Early Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Therapy Comparing Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin for Node-Positive or High-Risk Node-Negative Triple-Negative Invasive Breast Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Therapy Comparing Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin for Node-Positive or High-Risk Node-Negative Triple-Negative Invasive Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Anastrozole, Everolimus, Exemestane, Goserelin Acetate, Letrozole, Leuprolide Acetate, Tamoxifen Citrate
Study Phase: Phase 3
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9 Total Publications

Association of self-directed walking with toxicity moderation during chemotherapy for the treatment of early breast cancer.
Association of self-directed walking with toxicity moderation during chemotherapy for the treatment of early breast cancer.
Journal: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Published: June 07, 2023
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How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joellen C. Speca?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joellen C. Speca by calling their office at 919-784-6818. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joellen C. Speca a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joellen C. Speca 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. Joellen C. Speca specialize in?

While Dr. Joellen C. Speca is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Joellen C. Speca participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joellen C. Speca has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Joellen C. Speca's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joellen C. Speca accept my insurance?

Dr. Joellen C. Speca accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-784-6818 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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