Katharine M. Esselen
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Katharine M. Esselen

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - OB/GYN
330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8th Floor, 
Boston, MA 
On Staff At
18 Years of Experience
Expertise in
12
conditions
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - OB/GYN
330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8th Floor, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Katharine Esselen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Esselen has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Hysterectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Tufts University School Of Medicine, 2008
Residency
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
Fellowships
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - OB/GYN
330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02215
Call: 617-667-4040
Other Locations
Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare - Chestnut Hill
200 Boylston Street, Floor 4 OB/GYN, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Call: 617-278-8660

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.

43 Total Publications

Debt, Bankruptcy, and Credit Scores After Cancer Diagnosis.
Debt, Bankruptcy, and Credit Scores After Cancer Diagnosis.
Journal: JAMA oncology
Published: August 28, 2025
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    • Distinguished
    • Cervical Cancer
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    • Endometrial Cancer
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    • Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix
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    • Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
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    • Lump in the Abdomen
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    • Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor
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    • Ovarian Cancer
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    • Ovarian Carcinosarcoma
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    • Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor
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    • Experienced
    • Angiomyoma
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    • Bladder Reconstruction
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    • BRCA Positive Breast Cancer
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    • Cervical Dysplasia
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    • Endometrial Polyps
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    • Endometriosis
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