Overview
Dr. Metzger received his MD from Federal University of Minas Gerais in 2003 and completed training in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology in 2008. Following his formal training, he spent three years at the Institute Jules Bordet in Brussels where he completed a research fellowship and initiated a career dedicated to understanding the biological features of the second most common histological subtype of breast cancer - invasive lobular carcinoma. Since joining the Breast Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2012, he has established an active clinical practice and developed research efforts focused on identifying better treatment strategies for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. He is involved in designing and leading national and international clinical trials with a strong translational component. In addition to his physician and clinical investigator roles, Dr. Metzger holds an Executive Officer position at the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
Dr. Metzger is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Metzger is currently accepting new patients.
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450 Brookline Avenue, Susan F. Smith Center For Women's Cancers, Boston, MA 02115
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Otto F. Metzger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Otto F. Metzger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Otto F. Metzger 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. Otto F. Metzger a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Otto F. Metzger 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. Otto F. Metzger specialize in?
While Dr. Otto F. Metzger is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Otto F. Metzger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Otto F. Metzger has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Otto F. Metzger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Otto F. Metzger accept my insurance?
Dr. Otto F. Metzger 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Metzger isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Metzger isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Metzger isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Metzger isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.