Oncology

Richard Leiter, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree and an MA in Medical Humanities and Bioethics from the Northwestern University; Chief Residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, before matriculating to the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fello

Dr. Richard Leiter is a palliative care physician, writer, and researcher at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree and an MA in Medical Humanities and Bioethics from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed Internal Medicine residency and Chief Residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, before matriculating

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2018
Internal Medicine, 2015

Education & Training

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (MD)
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center (Residency)
Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Program (Fellowship)

Years in Practice

14+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neuro-Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

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

Conditions Dr. Leiter treats

Chemotherapy

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Leiter accept Aetna insurance?

Richard Leiter's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Cigna plus 3 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Leiter practice?

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

What does Dr. Leiter specialize in?

Richard Leiter is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Neuro-Oncology.

How long has Dr. Leiter been practicing?

Richard Leiter has 14+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Leiter's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (MD); New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center (Residency); Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Program (Fellowship).