Summary

Dr. Christopher Lathan is a board-certified oncologist who specializes in treating various forms of cancer, with particular expertise in lung cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and holds additional advanced degrees including a Master of Science and Master of Public Health. Dr. Lathan completed his internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center, where he served as Chief Medical Resident in 2002, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare in 2005. With 28 years of clinical experience, he maintains board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Lathan practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute locations in Boston and Brighton, Massachusetts, and holds an affiliation with Brigham and Women's Hospital. His clinical focus centers on comprehensive lung cancer treatment, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. He utilizes advanced imaging techniques such as CT scans of the chest and PET scans to help diagnose and monitor cancer progression. His extensive training and decades of experience position him to provide specialized oncologic care for patients facing complex cancer diagnoses.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 28 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Medical Oncology
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Christopher Lathan has 2 locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Boston , MAConcord , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Tufts University School of Medicine Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christopher Lathan

  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Senior Whole Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Christopher Lathan has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Christopher Lathan has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Lung Cancer
  • Metastasis

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Medical Oncology2005

Residency

Boston Medical Center, Chief Medical Resident2002
Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine2001

Medical School

Tufts University School of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Christopher Lathan is affiliated with Brigham And Womens Hospital.
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Christopher Lathan's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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