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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.
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.
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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 locationsDana Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 Tel: (617) 632-3000
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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| Hematology | Emergency Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Pathology |
| 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 , MA | Lawrence , MA | Lowell , MA | Boston , 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert Irving Handin has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert Irving Handin has the following 22 areas of expertise
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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- Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Handin affiliated with?
- 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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