Overview
Dr. Poorvu received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is a medical oncologist in the Breast Oncology Center and has a particular interest in the care of young women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivorship. His research seeks to better understand the impact of cancer treatments on fertility and a number of other survivorship issues. Dr. Poorvu's research is also focused on the use of genomic risk prediction assays and predictive biomarkers to help guide the management of breast cancer patients.
Dr. Poorvu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
Dr. Poorvu is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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101 Columbian Street, South, South Weymouth, MA 02190
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Philip D. Poorvu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip D. Poorvu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philip D. Poorvu 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. Philip D. Poorvu a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip D. Poorvu 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. Philip D. Poorvu specialize in?
While Dr. Philip D. Poorvu is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Philip D. Poorvu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Philip D. Poorvu has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Philip D. Poorvu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Philip D. Poorvu accept my insurance?
Dr. Philip D. Poorvu 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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- Breast CancerDr. Poorvu isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Poorvu isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Poorvu isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Poorvu isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Poorvu isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Poorvu isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Poorvu isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Poorvu isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.