Summary

Dr. Robert Shamberger is a surgeon with 51 years of experience who completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School. He pursued his surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and earned fellowship training in both surgical oncology at the National Cancer Institute's Surgery Branch and pediatric surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Shamberger holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Shamberger practices at Boston Children's Hospital and sees patients at locations in Boston, Massachusetts, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His expertise includes treating skin conditions such as moles, unusual skin growths, and abnormal moles that may have cancer risk. He performs specialized procedures including freezing treatments for skin lesions, laser therapy for skin problems, and surgical removal of skin growths. Patients rate Dr. Shamberger 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 51 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, Surgical Oncology
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 24 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert C. Shamberger has 2 locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

Department of Surgery

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Chinese, Spanish, French, German, English
Boston , MANatick , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert C. Shamberger

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert C. Shamberger has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert C. Shamberger has the following 24 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Cancer
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer
  • Bone Cancer
  • Funnel Chest (Pectus Excavatum)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Diseases
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Malignant Bone Tumors/Cancer (Osteosarcoma)
  • Mediastinum Cancer (Mediastinal Neoplasm)
  • Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal)
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Recurrence
  • Restorative Proctocolectomy
  • Rhabdoid Tumor
  • Skeletal Muscle Cancer (Rhabdomyosarcoma)
  • Soft Tissue Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
  • Syndrome
  • Thoracic Cancer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Wilms Tumor

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, Surgical Oncology
Boston Children's Hospital, Pediatric Surgery1985

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston1976

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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