Philip D. Poorvu
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Philip D. Poorvu

Internal Medicine | Oncology
101 Columbian Street, South, 
South Weymouth, MA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
101 Columbian Street, South, 
South Weymouth, MA 

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 42 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pennsylvania, 2008 - 2012

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2012 - 2015

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology

Fellowships

Dana Farber Cancer Institute******, 2015 - 2018

Hospital Affiliations

South Shore Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Highmark
  • EPO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE PDP
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health
101 Columbian Street, South, South Weymouth, MA 02190
Other Locations
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Breast Oncology Program
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

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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.

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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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