Oncology
Richard Penson, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Clinical Director, Medical Gynecologic Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Richard Penson, MD, MRCP, is Clinical Director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His practice focuses primarily on gynecologic cancers, including ovarian cancer, uterine (endometrial) cancer, peritoneal cancer, and cervical cancer. He specializes in treating adult patients with these malignancies and incorporates novel therapeutics and psychosocial oncology into his approach. Dr. Penson coordinates
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- MRCP (Royal College of Physicians)
Education & Training
- MD, Royal College of Physicians, 1990
- MBBS, St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, 1987
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, St Bartholomew's Hospital
- Residency, St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Martha's Vineyard Hospital
- Nantucket Cottage Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English, French
Experience
35+ years in practice