Summary

Dr. Amy Bessnow treats chronic kidney disease and anemia of chronic disease, and performs digital breast tomosynthesis. She practices oncology and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Bessnow is affiliated with Wentworth Douglass Hospital and completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in internal medicine in 2008, followed by fellowships in infectious disease and hematology/oncology at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2012. She trained at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and sees patients in Boston, Massachusetts. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Bessnow 4.25 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 22 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital, Infectious Disease
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

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Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MABOSTON , MA
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Amy C. Bessnow

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Amy C. Bessnow has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Amy C. Bessnow has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital, Infectious Disease in 2012 and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Hematology/Oncology in 2012.

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine in 2008.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Amy C. Bessnow's NPI number is 1083766786.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Amy Bessnow speak?
Amy Bessnow speaks English.
Does Amy Bessnow accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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