Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman
Overview
Dr. Rebecca Kaltman is a breast medical oncologist and the inaugural Executive Director of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center at Inova Schar Cancer. She has played a pivotal role in the conception, launch, and success of this first-of-its-kind center, which centralizes prevention, diagnostics, and education in a single location. Dr. Kaltman earned her undergraduate honors degree from the University of Michigan and her medical degree from MCP-Hahnemann University School of Medicine. She completed her training in internal medicine and medical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. Following her training, she joined the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine as a breast oncologist and clinical researcher at the Rena Rowan Breast Center, part of the Abramson Cancer Center. Throughout her career, Dr. Kaltman has focused on caring for patients with breast cancer and those with hereditary cancer syndromes. At Inova, she has expanded cancer prevention and early detection services across Northern Virginia and beyond. She launched a mobile cancer screening bus to bring care to at-risk communities and developed clinical research studies aimed at identifying optimal cancer screening strategies for firefighters. Additionally, she has served as a principal investigator for next-generation cancer screening clinical trials and helped design a comprehensive colon cancer screening strategy that significantly increased screening rates across the health system. In recognition of her exemplary leadership and dedication, Dr. Kaltman was appointed to the Health Policy Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology for a three-year term and serves on the board of the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia. Blog Posts and Podcasts Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association's Patients Come First Podcast (July 30, 2023) Understanding Risk: The First Step in Breast Cancer Prevention (December 2022).
Dr. Kaltman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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8081 Innovation Park Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman by calling their office at 571-472-3500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman 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. Rebecca D. Kaltman specialize in?
While Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman is a Oncology, 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 Oncology.
Does Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman accept my insurance?
Dr. Rebecca D. Kaltman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-3500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Kaltman isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Kaltman isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Kaltman isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Kaltman isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Kaltman isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Kaltman isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Kaltman isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Kaltman isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Kaltman isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.