Overview
Leah Bassin is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.
Dr. Bassin is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
399 Farmington Ave Ste 200, Farmington, CT 06032
339 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001
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.
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"Dr. Roshni Rao, a renowned expert in breast care, is the chief of the Breast Surgery Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. A skilled surgeon who is passionate in her commitment to breast health and her patients, Dr. Rao has expertise in the treatment of breast cancer that has spread to the areas surrounding the breast, known as locally advanced breast cancer; in addition to breast cancer that has spread further to other parts of the body, metastatic breast cancer. Her groundbreaking research includes the positive effects of exercise for patients with breast cancer who are preparing for surgery, and the impact of ethnicity on the risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer (when the three receptors known to fuel most breast cancers; estrogen, progesterone, and the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; are not present in the cancer tumor). Dr. Rao oversees the breast cancer surgery program at the Comprehensive Breast Center of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, a multi-site, multi-disciplinary entity that incorporates the legacy of innovation and trust associated with the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She collaborates closely with its team of specialists across every discipline, including radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons and other breast cancer support staff. Dr. Rao was repeatedly recognized with awards for her leadership at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where she served as the director of the George N. Peters Center for Breast Surgery prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. She was elected by her peers to be a ""Best Doctor"" in breast surgery every year from 2009 to 2017. Dr. Rao received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery residency at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. She is currently the chair of the Patient Safety and Quality Committee for the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Rao serves as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Annals of Surgical Oncology, and has served as a reviewer for Cancer and other journals. Her work has been published in these journals and many other surgical and oncology publications.". Dr. Rao is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Rao is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leah Bassin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leah Bassin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leah Bassin by calling their office at 860-246-2071. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leah Bassin a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leah Bassin 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. Leah Bassin specialize in?
While Dr. Leah Bassin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Leah Bassin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leah Bassin has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Leah Bassin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leah Bassin accept my insurance?
Dr. Leah Bassin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 860-246-2071 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. Bassin isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Bassin isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Bassin isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Bassin isAdvanced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- FibroadenomaDr. Bassin isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Bassin isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Bassin isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Bassin isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Bassin isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Bassin isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Bassin isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Bassin isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Bassin isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Bassin isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.

