

Hematology
Sara Tolaney, MD
Chief, Division of Breast Oncology, Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers; Associate Director, Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, is a prominent breast medical oncologist serving as Chief of the Division of Breast Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers, where she also holds the position of Associate Director. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and directs clinical trials in breast oncology, including immunotherapy research. Dr. Tolaney's clinical practice focuses on treating breast cancer across stages, with expertise i
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Hematology & Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Harvard School of Public Health — MPH
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Johns Hopkins University — Residency, Internal Medicine
- University of California, San Francisco — MD, 2002
- Princeton University — Undergraduate, 1998
Peer Recognition
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Lee M. Nadler “Extra Mile” Award
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Innovation Award for Clinical Faculty
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
24+ years in practice