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Dr. Katharine Esselen, MD

Oncology*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Katharine Esselen, MD

Dr. Katharine Esselen, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Oncology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Gynecological Oncology. They graduated from Tufts University and is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Esselen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Esselen works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Cambridge, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Uterine Cancer 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. Esselen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 667-4040
  2. 2
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-9410
  3. 3
    Mt Auburn Hospital Dept of Psychiatry
    330 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 499-5055

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mount Auburn Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Colposcopy
Uterine Cancer
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ovarian Cancer
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
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Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cervix Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Coagulation Disorders
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Thyroid Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Carcinoma
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Cancer Screening
Colpopexy
Colporrhaphy
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Endocervical Curettage
Excision of Cervix
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Open Hysterectomy
Oral Cancer Screening
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
Vaginectomy
Vulvectomy
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    About Dr. Katharine Esselen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1518129014
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tufts University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gynecological Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Katharine Esselen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Esselen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Esselen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Esselen. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Esselen.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Esselen, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Esselen appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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