Oncology

Joshua Lakin, M.D.

Senior Physician; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Dr. Lakin received his MD at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University and then completed Internal Medicine residency and Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowships at the University of California, San Francisco. He joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2013. His research interests are around building and improving healthcare systems to empower people navigating serious illness through the provision of palliative care and communication interventions.

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, 2012

Education & Training

Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University (MD)
University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine (Residency)
University of California, San Francisco, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Fellowship)

Years in Practice

17+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

GI Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center

Conditions Dr. Lakin treats

Chemotherapy

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Lakin accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts insurance?

Joshua Lakin's public profile lists Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, First Health, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Lakin practice?

Joshua Lakin practices in Boston, MA with hospital affiliations including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Lakin specialize in?

Joshua Lakin is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in GI Oncology.

How long has Dr. Lakin been practicing?

Joshua Lakin has 17+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Lakin's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University (MD); University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine (Residency); University of California, San Francisco, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Fellowship).