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Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Specialists

50 verified specialists treating hereditary cancer syndromes from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Ursula Matulonis

Ursula Matulonis, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chief and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Genitourinary OncologyMedical Oncology
Geoffrey Shapiro

Geoffrey Shapiro, MD PHD

Senior Vice President, Developmental Therapeutics; Clinical Director, Center for DNA Damage and Repair; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Institute Physician, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Medical Oncology
Matthew Yurgelun

Matthew Yurgelun, M.D.

Director, Lynch Syndrome Center; Senior Physician, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Oncology

Brighton, MA20+ years
Medical Oncology
Susan Domchek

Susan Domchek, MD

Basser Professor in Oncology; Executive Director, Basser Center for BRCA; Director, Cancer Risk Evaluation Program

Oncology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Medical Oncology
Leah Biller

Leah Biller, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center and the Cancer Genetics and Prevention Center at Dana-Far

Oncology

Boston, MA10+ years
Medical Oncology
Tessa Cigler

Tessa Cigler, MD

Oncology

New York, NY20+ years
Medical Oncology
Generosa Grana

Generosa Grana, MD

Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Hematology

Voorhees, NJ30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Peter Beitsch

Peter Beitsch, M.D.

Oncology

Dallas, TX30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Saundra Buys

Saundra Buys, MD

Professor of Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine

Oncology

Salt Lake City, UT30+ years
Medical Oncology
Afshin Bahador

Afshin Bahador, MD

Clinical Instructor, Balboa Naval Medical Center and USC Keck School of Medicine

Oncology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Curtis Chong

Curtis Chong, MD, PHD

Oncology

Redwood City, CA15+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Angela Bradbury

Angela Bradbury, MD

Professor of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Oncology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Medical Oncology
Rochelle Scheib

Rochelle Scheib, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Medical Oncology
Abenaa Brewster

Abenaa Brewster, M.D.

Professor (Tenured), Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention; Medical Director, Nellie B. Connally Breast Center

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Medical Oncology
Doreen Agnese

Doreen Agnese, MD

Surgical Oncology Specialist, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Oncology

Columbus, OH30+ years
Breast OncologySurgical Oncology
Barbara Norquist

Barbara Norquist, MD

Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Oncology

Seattle, WA
Gynecologic Oncology
Alison Conlin

Alison Conlin, MD

Medical Director, High-Risk Breast Clinic; Leader, Breast Cancer Program in Medical Oncology

Oncology

Portland, OR20+ years
Breast OncologyMedical Oncology
Carlie Thompson

Carlie Thompson, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology, UCLA Health

Oncology

Burbank, CA
Surgical Oncology
Priya Gor

Priya Gor, MD

Hematology

Voorhees, NJ20+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Rene Rubin

Rene Rubin, MD

Oncology Specialist

Hematology

Bala Cynwyd, PA30+ years
Hematology & Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of hereditary cancer syndromes specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Hereditary Cancer Syndromes as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a hereditary cancer syndromes specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for hereditary cancer syndromes depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these hereditary cancer syndromes specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Hereditary Cancer Syndromes?
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches hereditary cancer syndromes care.