Dr Poorvu received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is a medical oncologist in the breast Oncology Center and has a particular interest in the care of young women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivorship. His research seeks to better understand the impact of cancer treatments on fertility and a number of other survivorship issues. Dr Poorvu's research is also focused on the use of genomic risk prediction assays and predictive biomarkers to help guide the management of breast cancer patients.
Primary Specialty
Oncologist
GenderMale
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
ServicesDana-Farber Cancer Institute provides oncology services in Boston, MA. Oncology includes the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and many other forms of cancer.
Contact Philip Poorvu, MD at (877) 442-3324 for specific information about cancer treatment in Boston, MA.