Nancy U. Lin
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Overview

Dr. Lin is a medical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with all stages of breast cancer. Her research focuses upon improving the outcomes of people living with metastatic breast cancer, including a particular focus on the challenge of breast cancer brain metastases. She has led multiple clinical trials which have led to new treatment options for patients with breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain. Dr. Lin received her MD from Harvard Medical School in 1999. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and went on to complete fellowships in medical oncology and hematology at Dana-Farber. In 2005, she joined the staff of Brigham and Women's and Dana-Farber, where she is a medical oncologist and clinical investigator in the Breast Oncology Center.

Dr. Lin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Brain Tumor, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Dr. Lin is board certified in Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 366 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, 1999

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1999 - 2002

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology

Fellowships

Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2002 - 2005

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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BMC HealthNet
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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Humana
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan
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Medicaid
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Wellcare
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Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Breast Surgery
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Other Locations
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Breast Oncology Program
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lin 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nancy U. Lin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nancy U. Lin?

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Is Dr. Nancy U. Lin a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nancy U. Lin is classified as an Elite 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. Nancy U. Lin specialize in?

While Dr. Nancy U. Lin is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Nancy U. Lin accept my insurance?

Dr. Nancy U. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-632-2335 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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