Priscilla Merriam, MD

Dr. Priscilla Merriam is a medical oncologist who specializes in treating various types of cancer. She earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Merriam furthered her training with a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the same institution in 2013. With two decades of clinical experience, she brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Merriam is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital and practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Her clinical expertise focuses on treating complex cancers including sarcoma and soft tissue sarcomas. She also provides care for patients with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer that affects muscle tissue. Her treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients …maintain their physical function during cancer treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Merriam highly, giving her an average score of 5.0.