Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Umit Tapan

Oncology
Office
830 Harrison Ave Fl 3, 
Boston, MA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
15
conditions
Office
830 Harrison Ave Fl 3, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Umit Tapan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Tapan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Leukocytosis, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Boston Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

Office
830 Harrison Ave Fl 3, Boston, MA 02118
Other Locations
St Joseph Hospital of Nashua NH
172 Kinsley St, Nashua, NH 03060

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.

10 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Erlotinib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase III Trial of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) as Concurrent and Consolidative Therapy or Consolidative Therapy Alone for Unresectable Stage 3 NSCLC
Randomized Phase III Trial of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) as Concurrent and Consolidative Therapy or Consolidative Therapy Alone for Unresectable Stage 3 NSCLC
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Durvalumab, Etoposide, Paclitaxel, Pemetrexed Disodium
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Pembrolizumab, Recombinant Interferon Alfa-2b
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Cabozantinib and Cabozantinib Plus Nivolumab Versus Standard Chemotherapy in Patients With Previously Treated Non-Squamous NSCLC
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Cabozantinib and Cabozantinib Plus Nivolumab Versus Standard Chemotherapy in Patients With Previously Treated Non-Squamous NSCLC
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib S-malate, Docetaxel, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Nab-paclitaxel, Nivolumab, Paclitaxel, Ramucirumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II, Two-arm Study to Investigate Tepotinib Combined With Osimertinib in MET Amplified, Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring Activating EGFR Mutations and Having Acquired Resistance to Prior Osimertinib Therapy (INSIGHT 2)
A Phase II, Two-arm Study to Investigate Tepotinib Combined With Osimertinib in MET Amplified, Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring Activating EGFR Mutations and Having Acquired Resistance to Prior Osimertinib Therapy (INSIGHT 2)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tepotinib, Osimertinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial for Surgically Resected Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Crizotinib Versus Observation for Patients With Tumors Harboring the Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Fusion Protein
A Randomized Phase III Trial for Surgically Resected Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Crizotinib Versus Observation for Patients With Tumors Harboring the Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Fusion Protein
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Crizotinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II/III Trial of Neoadjuvant FOLFOX With Selective Use of Combined Modality Chemoradiation Versus Preoperative Combined Modality Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection With Total Mesorectal Excision (PROSPECT)
A Phase II/III Trial of Neoadjuvant FOLFOX With Selective Use of Combined Modality Chemoradiation Versus Preoperative Combined Modality Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection With Total Mesorectal Excision (PROSPECT)
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: February 02, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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37 Total Publications

Impact of social determinants of health on treatment patterns and outcomes in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Impact of social determinants of health on treatment patterns and outcomes in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Journal: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners
Published: May 20, 2026
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While Dr. Umit Tapan is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Leukocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

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Yes. Dr. Umit Tapan has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Umit Tapan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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