Kathleen K. Harnden
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fair Oaks
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, 403, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

D’Aniello Director, Breast Cancer Research Medical Director, Breast Medical Oncology Inova Schar Cancer Dr. Kathleen Harnden is a specialty care physician board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine at Inova Health System. She has a special interest in the management of breast cancer, particularly in premenopausal women. Dr. Harnden joined Inova Schar Cancer Institute after the completion of her hematology/oncology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. She is an MBA graduate from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Dr. Harnden has numerous publications in national journals and has presented at national meetings on topics in breast cancer. Her research has focused on early phase clinical trials in breast cancer, breast cancer genomics and individualized treatment for patients based on advanced testing results. She is and has been a principal investigator on several phase I clinical trials in metastatic breast cancer and is interested in developing novel therapies for breast cancer. A native of Vienna, VA, Dr. Harnden currently resides in Oakton, VA with her husband, a gastroenterology physician, and their three children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, jogging, vacationing on Cape Cod and traveling the world.

Dr. Harnden is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. Dr. Harnden is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Fellowships

Duke University Hospital Training Specialty: Hematology/Oncology 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2016

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fair Oaks
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, 403, Fairfax, VA 22033
Other Locations
Inova Schar Cancer Institute
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 6 - Potomac Clinic, Fairfax, VA 22031

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Harnden 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.

Breast Cancer

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.


11 Clinical Trials

Genomically-Guided Treatment Trial in Brain Metastases
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden

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Is Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden 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. Kathleen K. Harnden specialize in?

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

Does Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden accept my insurance?

Dr. Kathleen K. Harnden accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-391-4395 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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