Nancy Taft
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

Overview

Nancy Taft, MD, is a breast surgical oncologist at CommonSpirit Surgical Oncology Longmont and St. Anthony North Cancer Center. Dr. Taft's care philosophy centers on providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care for every patient she treats. She believes the relationship between a patient and their surgeon is built on trust, empathy, and clear communication. Dr. Taft appreciates that breast cancer care extends beyond surgery and works closely with other specialists and disciplines to formulate a plan of care that helps patients navigate their journey so they can live their best lives.Dr. Taft earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University. She completed her General Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and her Breast Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern University. Dr. Taft served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 15 years and was honorably discharged at the rank of lieutenant colonel, deploying to Afghanistan twice as a trauma surgeon.Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Taft enjoys hiking, photography, reading, spending time with family and friends, and learning new things.

Dr. Taft is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Taft is board certified in American Board Of Surgery (ABS)General Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

Residency

Breast Surgical Oncology

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CO

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery (ABS)General Surgery

Fellowships

NMH/Prentice Women's Hospital Breast Surgical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus
Longmont United Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Denver Health Medical Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital Cancer Center
14300 Orchard Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80023

Clinical Research

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While Dr. Nancy Taft 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.

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Yes. Dr. Nancy Taft has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Nancy Taft's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Nancy Taft accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 720-627-4840 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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