Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Samantha Gelfand is a Nephrologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gelfand is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Kidney Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
North Shore Medical Center -
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

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

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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.


30 Total Publications

In Reply to "The End-Stage Kidney Disease Discussion of Patient Life Goals Survey".
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Samantha Gelfand

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samantha Gelfand?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Samantha Gelfand by calling their office at 877-442-3324. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Samantha Gelfand a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samantha Gelfand is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Samantha Gelfand specialize in?

While Dr. Samantha Gelfand is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Samantha Gelfand participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Samantha Gelfand has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Samantha Gelfand's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Samantha Gelfand accept my insurance?

Dr. Samantha Gelfand accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-442-3324 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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