Sarah E. Slater, MD

Dr. Sarah Slater is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients with a particular focus on colorectal cancers. She earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Slater pursued advanced fellowship training in hematology-oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, followed by specialized training through the Harvard Palliative Care Fellowship Program in hospice and palliative medicine. She holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Slater practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute locations in Boston and Chestnut Hill and maintains an affiliation with CHA Cambridge Hospital. Her clinical expertise centers on caring for patients with colon cancer and advanced colorectal cancers, including cases where the disease has spread or returned after treatment. She incorporates …comprehensive care approaches that may include physical therapy and strength training to support patients through their cancer journey. Patients rate Dr. Slater 4.0 out of 5 stars on average for her compassionate and skilled care.