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Summary
Dr. Joshua Lakin is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated 17 years to caring for patients facing serious illnesses. He earned his medical degree from the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University before completing his internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lakin furthered his training with a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UCSF in 2013, developing specialized expertise in comfort care and symptom management. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Lakin practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on helping patients manage complex medical conditions. His clinical expertise centers on treating cancer pain and providing comprehensive care for patients with ovarian cancer. He also specializes in managing acute pain, helping patients find relief during challenging times in their medical journey. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lakin highly for his compassionate care, …giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Lakin practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on helping patients manage complex medical conditions. His clinical expertise centers on treating cancer pain and providing comprehensive care for patients with ovarian cancer. He also specializes in managing acute pain, helping patients find relief during challenging times in their medical journey. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lakin highly for his compassionate care, …giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- 6 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of California, San Francisco, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 Tel: (877) 442-3324
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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| Med School: Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University | Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences | Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joshua R. Lakin
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joshua R. Lakin has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joshua R. Lakin has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco, Hospice and Palliative Medicine2013
Residency
University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine2012
Medical School
Alpert School of Medicine, Brown UniversityGraduated in 2009
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