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Sara Tolaney

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

Boston, MA

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

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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 InstituteLee M. Nadler “Extra Mile” Award
  • Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteInnovation Award for Clinical Faculty

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hematology & OncologyBreast Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Breast CancerHER2-Positive Breast CancerClinical Trials & Drug Development

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

24+ years in practice