Overview
Dr. Sammons is a medical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with all stages of breast cancer. Her research focuses upon improving the outcomes of people living with metastatic breast cancer. She has led multiple clinical trials which have led to new treatment options for patients with metastatic breast cancer. She also has expertise in the treatment of brain metastases. Dr. Sammons received her MD from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. She completed her residency in internal medicine at University of Maryland and went on to complete fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at Duke University. In 2018, she joined the staff of Duke Cancer Institute and ultimately served as Associate Director of Breast Cancer Research. She joined Brigham and Women's and Dana-Farber in 2022, where she is a medical oncologist and clinical investigator in the Breast Oncology Center. She serves as Associate Director of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Program.
Dr. Sammons is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sarah Sammons
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Sammons?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah Sammons 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. Sarah Sammons a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah Sammons 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. Sarah Sammons specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah Sammons is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Sarah Sammons participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Sammons has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah Sammons's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah Sammons accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah Sammons 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Sammons isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Distinguished
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Sammons isDistinguished. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Sammons isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Sammons isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Sammons isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Sammons isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Sammons isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Sammons isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sammons isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Sammons isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Heart TumorDr. Sammons isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- MenopauseDr. Sammons isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.