Summary

Dr. Robert Handin is a physician specializing in hematology, internal medicine, and oncology with 59 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, bringing nearly six decades of expertise to his practice in blood disorders, comprehensive internal medicine care, and cancer treatment.

Dr. Handin practices at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating patients who have swallowed objects and managing nontoxic ingestions. He performs chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to help diagnose and monitor various conditions affecting the chest and lungs.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 59 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 3 specialties
  • 22 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Irving Handin has 2 locations

Brigham And Womens Hospital

75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

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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Dr. Robert Irving Handin, MDDr. Paul David WeinsteinDr. Seema SahibDr. Jacqueline May-Louise William
HematologyEmergency MedicineHospital MedicinePathology
59 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MALawrence , MALowell , MABoston , MA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: Goa Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Irving Handin

  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Irving Handin has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Irving Handin has the following 22 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Blood Clot (Thromboembolism)
  • Bone Marrow and Lymphatic Tissue Cancer (Hematologic Neoplasm)
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hemophilia
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology
  • Thrombocytopenic Purpura
  • von Willebrand Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

Dr. Robert Irving Handin holds an inactive medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1967.

NPI Number

Dr. Handin's NPI number is 1699884692.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. Robert Handin is affiliated with Brigham And Womens Hospital.
Where is Dr. Robert Handin's office located?
Dr. Robert Handin's office is located at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115.
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