Philip D. Poorvu, MD

Philip D. Poorvu, MD

Medical Oncology

Contact Information

Office Phone Number

617-632-3800

Fax

617-632-1930

Appointments

617-632-3800 (established patients)
617-632-2175 (new patients)

Biography

Philip D. Poorvu, MD

Dr. Poorvu received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is a medical oncologist in the breast Oncology Center and has a particular interest in the care of young women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivorship. His research seeks to better understand the impact of cancer treatments on fertility and a number of other survivorship issues. Dr. Poorvu's research is also focused on the use of genomic risk prediction assays and predictive biomarkers to help guide the management of breast cancer patients.

Researcher

Physician

Physician
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Clinical Interests

Breast cancer, Breast cancer in young adults, Fertility preservation, Survivorship

Diseases Treated

Board Certification

  • Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Medical Oncology, 2018

Fellowship

  • Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Hematology/Oncology

Residency

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine

Medical School

  • University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

Locations

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

300 Boylston Street Newton, MA 02459
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Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

101 Columbian Street South Weymouth, MA 02190
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

300 Boylston Street Newton, MA 02459
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42.3192, -71.1798

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

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Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

101 Columbian Street South Weymouth, MA 02190
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42.1772, -70.9548

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