Summary

Dr. Caroline Block is an oncology specialist who has dedicated over four decades to cancer care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1988. Dr. Block pursued advanced fellowship training in hematology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1990, followed by medical oncology fellowship at Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare in 1991. She holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Block practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute locations in Boston and Chestnut Hill, with hospital privileges at Boston Medical Center Brighton. Her expertise centers on breast cancer treatment, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. She incorporates comprehensive care approaches that may include physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to support patient recovery and wellness. Patients rate Dr. Block 4.7 out of 5 stars for her care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 41 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Medical Oncology
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Caroline C. Block has 2 locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

300 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
Mon6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 8:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Caroline C. Block, MDDr. Edward J Benz Jr, MDDr. Ilonna Jane Rimm, MDDr. Cindy Lynn Hickey Gillis, MD
OncologyInternal MedicineOncologyInternal Medicine
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4.7 
41 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: University of Michigan Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Caroline C. Block

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Caroline C. Block has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Caroline C. Block has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Caroline C. Block is board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Medical Oncology in 1991 and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Hematology in 1990.

Residency

Completed their residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internal Medicine in 1988.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Michigan in 1985.

NPI Number

Caroline C. Block's NPI number is 1851368633.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Caroline Block accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Caroline Block has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Caroline Block speak?
Caroline Block speaks English.
Which hospitals is Caroline Block affiliated with?
Caroline Block is affiliated with Boston Medical Center Brighton.
Where is Caroline Block's office located?
Caroline Block's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
Does Caroline Block accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Caroline Block accepts on their Vitals profile.

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