Sarah Sammons
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
450 Brookline Avenue, Susan F. Smith Center For Women's Cancers, 
Boston, MA 

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 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Dr. Sammons is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 2008 - 2012

Residency

University of Maryland Medical Center, 2013 - 2015

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology

Fellowships

Duke University Hospital, 2015 - 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Breast Oncology Program
450 Brookline Avenue, Susan F. Smith Center For Women's Cancers, Boston, MA 02115

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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 PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

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.

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