Summary

Dr. Susan Schumer is an oncology specialist with 31 years of experience treating patients with cancer. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in 1999. Dr. Schumer furthered her training with a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, finishing in 2003. She holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Schumer practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute locations in Boston and Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and Paget disease of the breast. Her approach to patient care includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain function during treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Schumer highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 for her compassionate and expert care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Susan T. Schumer has 2 locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

300 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
Mon6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 8:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Susan T. Schumer, MDDr. Mark Stephen Huberman, MDDr. Glen David Raffel, MDSamantha Claire Ma
OncologyOncologyInternal MedicineOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
31 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, French, Russian, German, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Tagalog, Portuguese, Polish, English, Italian Speaks Russian, Spanish, English
Boston , MANewton , MAWorcester , MABoston , MA
Med School: Tufts University School of Medicine Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Susan T. Schumer

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Susan T. Schumer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Susan T. Schumer has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Susan T. Schumer holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology in 2003.

Residency

Completed their residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Susan T. Schumer's NPI number is 1104934926.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Susan Schumer's office located?
Susan Schumer's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
Does Susan Schumer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Susan Schumer accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Schumer?
You can find contact information for Susan Schumer here on Vitals.
Does Susan Schumer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Susan Schumer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Susan Schumer speak?
Susan Schumer speaks English.

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