Summary

Dr. Samantha Gelfand specializes in internal medicine with advanced fellowship training in palliative care. She completed her medical education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai before pursuing her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Gelfand furthered her expertise through fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania and a combined program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she focused on palliative care. She is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Dr. Gelfand practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Her clinical focus includes caring for patients with chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney conditions. She provides specialized care for individuals with end-stage kidney disease, helping patients and families navigate complex health decisions with compassion and expertise.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

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Speaks English, French, Italian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MABrookline , MASalem , MAStoneham , MA
Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Regis College Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Samantha Gelfand

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Health New England
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - CHIP
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health

Medical Specialties

Samantha Gelfand has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Samantha Gelfand has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

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 English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
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Samantha Gelfand's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.

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