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Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH

Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
(877) 442-3324

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Brief Intro

Dr. Lathan’s 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 class and equitable distribution of new treatment across historically marginalized populations. Dr. Lathan aims to bridge the gap between research efforts in disparities and the realities of patient care by developing interventions to increase access to high quality care, developed in part through community engagement. He remains a clinical oncologist focusing on lung cancer patients and is the founding Director of the Cancer Care Equity Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a clinical outreach program that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer for patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers. He is the Chief Clinical Access and Equity Officer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His research interest focus on: leading system wide efforts to broaden access to cancer care for historically marginalized groups to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes. Specific projects include: 1) development of cancer focused health equity measurement and data reporting tools 2) patient navigation integration throughout the cancer service line 3) improving uptake of precision medicine in marginalized communities to advance cancer care.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Medical Oncology - 2005

RESIDENCY

Boston Medical Center, Chief Medical Resident - 2002

Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine - 2001

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Tufts University School of Medicine - 1998

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Specialties Treated

Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Cigna
Senior Whole Health
Tufts Health Plan
Aetna
AARP
Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
UnitedHealthcare
Commonwealth Care Alliance
UniCare
US Family Health Plan

Cancer 19
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 13
Orthopedics 35
Neurology & Neurosurgery 20
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 41
Diabetes & Endocrinology 25
Children's Hospital 8
Urology 35
Psychiatry 47
Geriatrics 33
Rehabilitation 11
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 6
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15