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Dr. Richard Penson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 59
Dr. Richard Penson, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Penson, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Richard Penson, MD
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Dr. Richard Penson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 59
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Penson, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Richard Penson, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA. They graduated from SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S AND THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Salem Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. Dr. Penson has experience treating conditions like Uterine Cancer and Ovarian Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Penson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Penson also speaks Creole and French Creole. Dr. Penson accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Uterine Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Anemia
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Breast Lump
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Cancer
Reticulosarcoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
  2. 2 Martha's Vineyard Hospital
    1 Hospital Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

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5.0
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Patient Reviews
Dec 04, 2017
I started seeing Penson 3 years ago for ovarian cancer treatment. I had been at Dana Farber, and they gave me little hope of finding a clinical trial. Penson got me on one and I couldn’t feel more grateful. He’s a delightful, brilliant doctor.
Lauren in Cambridge, MA — Dec 04, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Creole
French Creole
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S AND THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Penson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Penson's profile.

Dr. Penson frequently treats the following conditions: Uterine Cancer and Ovarian Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Penson, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Salem Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Salem Hospital

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA

  • Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

    50 Union St, Ellsworth, ME