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Summary
Dr. Joshua Lakin is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco in 2012. Dr. Lakin then pursued fellowship training in hospice and palliative medicine at the same institution, finishing in 2013. With 17 years of experience in medicine, he provides comprehensive care focused on comfort and quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Lakin practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on helping patients manage complex cancer-related conditions. His expertise includes treating ovarian cancer and addressing cancer pain management. He also specializes in managing various cancer complications that can arise during treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lakin highly for his …compassionate care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Lakin practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on helping patients manage complex cancer-related conditions. His expertise includes treating ovarian cancer and addressing cancer pain management. He also specializes in managing various cancer complications that can arise during treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lakin highly for his …compassionate care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- 6 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of California, San Francisco, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 Tel: (877) 442-3324
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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 17 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu |
| Boston , MA | Stoneham , MA | Brookline , MA | Wilmington , MA |
| Med School: Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University | Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital | Med School: Regis College | Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joshua R. Lakin
Medical Specialties
Joshua R. Lakin has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Joshua R. Lakin has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of California, San Francisco, Hospice and Palliative Medicine in 2013.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine in 2012.
Medical School
Graduated from Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University in 2009.
NPI Number
Joshua R. Lakin's NPI number is 1194051771.
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- Joshua R. Lakin's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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