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Dr. Faina Nakhlis, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (12)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Faina Nakhlis, MD

Dr. Faina Nakhlis, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital and Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nakhlis an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Nakhlis works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Chestnut Hill, MA and Jamaica Plain, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer and Breast Lump along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nakhlis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Dana-farber Cancer Institute
    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-6464
  2. 2
    Office
    300 Boylston St Fl 4, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-6067
  3. 3
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    1153 Centre St Fl 4, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-6929
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    Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-3521

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Brigham And Women's Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
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Gynecologic Cancer
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Hyperparathyroidism
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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    About Dr. Faina Nakhlis, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Russian
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    NPI Number
    • 1013995497
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rush University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Faina Nakhlis, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nakhlis is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Nakhlis has seen patients for Breast Cancer and Breast Lump, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nakhlis on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Nakhlis. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nakhlis.

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