Dr. Sara Elin Russell MD
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
75 Francis St Brigham And Womens H Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Sara Russell is a surgical oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Russell specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1995
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1995
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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