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Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD
Medical Oncology* Age 40
Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)
 
Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 40
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD works in Boston, MA as a Medical Oncologist and has 14 years experience.

Dr. Poorvu is board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Poorvu completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine. Dr. Poorvu has worked on more claims relating to Breast Cancer than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Poorvu has received an average rating of 1.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Poorvu is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital. Dr. Poorvu is accepting new patients. Dr. Poorvu practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA and has additional offices in Chestnut Hill, MA.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
  2. 2 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute-Chestnut Hill
    300 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Mar 25, 2025
Be careful with this doctor, you tell him one thing and he does another, he experimented on me with his medicine. People have critical condition because of him, dont sign anything about him, you dont have a choice if you do. Do everything by telephone
Angela — Mar 25, 2025
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Medical Expertise & Background

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Medical Oncology
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Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Poorvu accepts UnitedHealthCare, MVP Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Curative, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Humana, Cigna, Connecticare, First Health, Aetna, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Poorvu accepts here.

Dr. Poorvu frequently sees patients for Breast Cancer.

Dr. Poorvu has a star rating of 1.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Poorvu is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Poorvu has been practicing as a Medical Oncologist for 14 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine
    2015
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Hematology/Oncology
    2018
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