Dr. Naeem Tahir, MD | Milford, MA | Oncologist | US News Doctors

Overview

Dr. Naeem Tahir is an oncologist in Milford, Massachusetts and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Milford Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Naeem Tahir has expertise in treating lymphoma, lung cancer, chronic leukemia, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Naeem Tahir accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross - see other insurance plans accepted.

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Specialties

Specialty

Oncology

Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers of all types. They are skilled at using diagnostic tools, including biopsies, endoscopies, x-rays and other imaging. Although they seem similar, cancer surgeons specialize in removing tumors. Medical oncologists treat cancers with chemotherapy. Radiation oncologists use various forms of radiation to treat tumors.

Subspecialties

General Oncology

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Patient Experience

Very Positive

(4/5)

19 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Provider's follow-up

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Positive

(3/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

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Positive

(3/5)

Provider's Attitude

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Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

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Positive

(3/5)

Patient Loyalty

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Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tahir

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Multiple myelomaMultiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow.

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Breast cancerBreast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the breast tissue and can lead to various symptoms and treatment approaches.

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Lung cancerLung cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the lungs and can cause symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

20 Prospect St, Milford, MA, 01757

(508) 488-3700

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Milford Regional Medical Center

2

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Where does Dr. Tahir practice?

Doctor’s Office

Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.

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Hospital Affiliations

Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA

#5 in Cancer

High Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery, Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Ovarian Cancer Surgery, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Uterine Cancer Surgery

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of Rochester

Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2002-2003

Wright State University

Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995-1997

St Louis University School of Medicine

Internship, Internal Medicine, 1994-1995

King Edward Medical University

Medical School

University of Rochester

Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2003-2005

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License

Active through 2025

RI State Medical License

Active through 2024

CT State Medical License

Active through 2009

OH State Medical License

Active through 1998

MI State Medical License

Active through 2007

NY State Medical License

Active through 2010

Publications

Care Fragmentation, Faulty Communication, and Documentation Lapses Derail a Treatment Plan.

Thomas J Roberts, Alexandra S Bailey, Naeem Tahir, Joseph O Jacobson

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy to a Splenic Metastasis in Oligoprogressive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.

Daniel Kim, Grace M. Lee, Hwan Lee, Jack M. Qian, Nina N. Sanford, Miranda B. Lam, Naeem Tahir, Harvey J. Mamon

Serotonin syndrome as a consequence of drug-resistant infections: an interaction between linezolid and citalopram.

Naeem Tahir

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Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers of all types. They are skilled at using diagnostic tools, including biopsies, endoscopies, x-rays and other imaging. Although they seem similar, cancer surgeons specialize in removing tumors. Medical oncologists treat cancers with chemotherapy. Radiation oncologists use various forms of radiation to treat tumors. See all conditions on Dr. Tahir's profile.

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Speaks English
Works at Milford Regional Medical Center

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