Overview
Kara Leonard is a Radiation Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Leonard has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Laryngeal Cancer.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
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
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Brian Alexander is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Tissue Biopsy.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Helen Shih is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shih is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Tissue Biopsy.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Raymond Mak is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Clinical Innovation, Thoracic Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, and Director of Patient Safety/Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Mak received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School, trained at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Residency Program, and is board certified in Radiation Oncology.Dr. Mak has over 10 years of experience in radiation treatment of thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymomas, and in the clinical application of advanced radiation therapy techniques including stereotactic body radiation therapy. He has applied stereotactic body radiation therapy for novel indications including the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. He led the implementation of MR-guided radiation therapy and adaptive radiation therapy program at BWH/DFCI in 2019 and has expertise in these innovative new treatment approaches. His research interests focus on developing genomic and imaging biomarkers to predict radiation therapy response and toxicity for lung cancer patients, and applying artificial intelligence techniques to automate radiation therapy planning and improve patient care. He has expertise in developing new methods to reduce the risk of cardiac and pulmonary toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy. Dr. Mak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara Leonard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Leonard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara Leonard by calling their office at 401-444-8311. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara Leonard a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara Leonard 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. Kara Leonard specialize in?
While Dr. Kara Leonard is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Kara Leonard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara Leonard has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kara Leonard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara Leonard accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara Leonard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 401-444-8311 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. Leonard isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Leonard isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Leonard isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Leonard isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Leonard isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Leonard isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Endometrial CancerDr. Leonard isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Leonard isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.