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Dr. Samantha Gelfand specializes in internal medicine with advanced training in palliative care. She earned her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Gelfand pursued fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by additional fellowship work at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital focusing on palliative care. She is fluent in French, Spanish, English, and Italian.
Dr. Gelfand practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Her clinical expertise includes caring for patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with advanced stage 5 kidney disease. She focuses on comprehensive kidney disease management and helping patients navigate complex medical conditions with compassionate care.
Dr. Gelfand practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Her clinical expertise includes caring for patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with advanced stage 5 kidney disease. She focuses on comprehensive kidney disease management and helping patients navigate complex medical conditions with compassionate care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, Spanish, English, Italian
- University of Pennsylvania
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 38 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks French, Spanish, English, Italian | Speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Boston , MA | Wilmington , MA | Stoneham , MA | Brookline , MA |
| Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences | Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital | Med School: Regis College |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Samantha Gelfand
Medical Specialties
Samantha Gelfand has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Samantha Gelfand has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Pennsylvania and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital, Palliative Care.
Residency
Completed their residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
NPI Number
Samantha Gelfand's NPI number is 1205271723.
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- Samantha Gelfand speaks French, Spanish, English, and Italian.
- Where is Samantha Gelfand's office located?
- Samantha Gelfand's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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