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 357 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.
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Locations
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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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.
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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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nancy U. Lin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nancy U. Lin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nancy U. Lin by calling their office at 617-632-2335. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nancy U. Lin has published 357 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Nancy U. Lin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
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.
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- Brain TumorDr. Lin isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Lin isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
- HER2 Negative Breast Cancer
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Metastatic Brain Tumor
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Lung CancerDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.