Summary

Dr. Robert Legare is a board-certified oncologist and internal medicine specialist with four decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital. His extensive career has focused on comprehensive cancer care, combining his expertise in oncology with his background in internal medicine to provide thorough patient treatment. Dr. Legare is fluent in Spanish and French, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Legare practices at multiple prestigious medical centers, including Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital, and The Westerly Hospital in Westerly, Rhode Island, as well as locations in Connecticut including New Haven, Waterford, and New London. He specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. His procedural expertise includes advanced imaging techniques like scintimammography and comprehensive radiation therapy services, including external beam radiation. Patients rate Dr. Legare 4.4 out of 5 stars for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 40 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Duffy Legare has 8 locations

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center At Westerly Hospital

25 Wells StWesterly, RI 02891

The Westerly Hospital

25 Wells StWesterly, RI 02891

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center

230 Waterford Parkway SWaterford, CT 06385
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

Lawrence And Memorial Hospital

365 Montauk AveNew London, CT 06320

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center At Westerly Hospital

25 WELLS ST FL 2WESTERLY, RI 02891
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

Yale New Haven Hospital

20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

Smilow Cancer Hospital

35 Park StNew Haven, CT 06519

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Accepts New Patients
4.3 
40 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French
Westerly , RINEW LONDON , CTWallingford , CTJersey City , NJ
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: DOW MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Westhill Facultad De Medicina Dn Santiago Ramon Y Cajal
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Duffy Legare

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Duffy Legare has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Duffy Legare has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Gene Therapy
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Robert Duffy Legare holds an expired medical license in the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Rhode Island that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham & Womens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1990 and TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Legare's NPI number is 1093731333.

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What languages does Dr. Robert Legare speak?
Dr. Robert Legare speaks Spanish and French.
Where is Dr. Robert Legare's office located?
Dr. Robert Legare's office is located at 25 Wells St, Westerly, RI, 02891.

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