Summary

Dr. Kara Maxwell specializes in oncology, bringing 19 years of dedicated experience to cancer care. She earned her medical degree and PhD from NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, which she completed in 2010. Her dual doctoral training provides her with both clinical expertise and research insight in treating complex cancer cases.

Dr. Maxwell practices at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, specifically at the Rena Rowan Breast Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She focuses on breast cancer care, including treatment for metastatic or recurrent cases. Her expertise includes breast cancer genetics counseling and high-risk breast cancer guidance, helping patients understand their genetic risk factors. She also specializes in tamoxifen therapy for appropriate patients. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Rena Rowan Breast Center

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Med School: NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Ruth And Bruce Rappaport Fac Of Med Technion Israel Inst Of Technology Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kara N. Maxwell

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kara N. Maxwell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kara N. Maxwell has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Check-up
  • Chemotherapy
  • Heartburn
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Immunization
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncologist
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center2010

Medical School

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical CenterGraduated in 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Kara Maxwell's office located?
Dr. Kara Maxwell's office is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Does Dr. Kara Maxwell accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kara Maxwell accepts on their Vitals profile.

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