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Dr. Christopher Lathan, MD

Dr. Christopher Lathan, MD

Medical Oncology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Lathan, MD is a medical oncologist in Boston, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Hospital and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215

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(877) 442-3324

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lathan is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lathan specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Lathan&rsquos primary research interests are centered on the effects of race, class, and access to care in cancer outcomes, including racial disparities in lung cancer treatment, differences in access to precision medicine by race and social...read more

biography

Dr. Lathan&rsquos primary research interests are centered on the effects of race, class, and access to care in cancer outcomes, including racial disparities in lung cancer treatment, differences in access to precision medicine by race and social...read more

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
1

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center736 Cambridge St Brighton, MA 02135
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St
    Brighton, MA 02135
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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