Philip D. Poorvu, MD

Dr. Philip Poorvu is an oncologist who specializes in cancer care, bringing 14 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2015. Dr. Poorvu further advanced his expertise through a hematology and oncology fellowship at Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, which he completed in 2018. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Poorvu practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute locations in Boston and Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating breast cancer patients and managing related complications such as joint pain and shoulder discomfort that can arise during treatment. He incorporates supportive care approaches including physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients maintain their physical well-being throughout their cancer journey. Dr. Poorvu also utilizes bone …density testing to monitor and protect bone health in cancer patients.