Summary

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.

Overview based on verified provider data

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

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

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