Overview
Dr. Varella is a clinical expert in the care of patients with breast cancer. She was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she completed her training in Medical Oncology. She moved to the United States for a research fellowship in cancer Immunology at the Cleveland Clinic, followed by a clinical fellowship in Experimental Therapeutics. Following her residency in Internal Medicine, she spent a year as a Chief Resident at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She then completed a fellowship in Hematology & Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.After her training, Dr. Varella joined the breast cancer group coming from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York where she was an Assistant Professor of Medicine specialized in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Varella has a special clinical and research focus on improving outcomes in young patients with breast cancer. Her recent research innovations include leading a project at DFCI in which she is investigating the factors associated with survival in young patients with metastatic breast cancer from the Young Women’s Breast Cancer study (YWS) at DFCI. She also supervises and teaches Internal Medicine residents and Medical Oncology fellows at DFCI.
Dr. Varella is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer.
Dr. Varella is currently accepting new patients.
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450 Brookline Avenue, Susan F. Smith Center For Women's Cancers, Boston, MA 02115
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leticia B. Varella
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leticia B. Varella?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leticia B. Varella by calling their office at 617-632-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leticia B. Varella a top-rated expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leticia B. Varella is classified as an Advanced expert for Inflammatory 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. Leticia B. Varella specialize in?
While Dr. Leticia B. Varella is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Inflammatory 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. Leticia B. Varella accept my insurance?
Dr. Leticia B. Varella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-632-3800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Varella isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Varella isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Varella isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Varella isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Brain Stem CancerDr. Varella isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Varella isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Varella isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Varella isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).