Richard B. Arenas, MD

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Surgical Oncology
(55) Ratings
Member of Baystate Medical Practices
Accepting New Patients
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Background and Clinical Focus

Academic Appointment:

Associate Professor of Surgery at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Languages:

English

Gender:

Male

Age Groups Seen:

Teens, Geriatrics, Adults

Provider Affiliation:

Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Noble Hospital

Practice Groups:

Baystate Surgical Oncology

Insurances Accepted

Note:

Baystate Healthcare facilities and physicians accept most insurances. Please contact your insurance company to verify eligibility.

  • BMC HEALTHNET ACO
  • BMC HEALTHNET MCO
  • TUFTS HEALTH TOGETHER ACO
  • TUFTS TOGETHER MCO
  • FALLON ACO
  • HNE BE HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP
  • FALLON NON MASS HEALTH
  • HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EXCLUDING BE HEALTHY
  • TUFTS PUBLIC PLANS NON MASS HEALTH
  • HARVARD PILGRIM
  • TUFTS
  • BLUE SHIELD PPO IND
  • MULTIPLAN PHCS
  • COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE
  • CIGNA GREAT WEST
  • HMO BLUE
  • SERENITY CARE PACE
  • TUFTS US FAMILY HEALTH
  • MA MEDICAID
  • MEDICARE
  • CONNECTICARE
  • NORTHEAST DIRECT
  • CELTICARE
  • UNICARE GIC
  • AETNA
  • RAILROAD MEDICARE
  • CONSOLIDATED
  • FIRST HEALTH COVENTRY
  • CT MEDICAID
  • TRICARE
  • BLUE SHIELD MEDICARE ADV
  • SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH

Education and Training

UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson

Medical School, MD, 1986

UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Univ. Hosp.

Residency, MD, 1994

University of Chicago Medical Center*

Fellowship, MD, 1994

Board Certifications
Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Scholarly Focus

  • Melanoma and cutaneous malignancies
  • Breast cancer
  • Cancer biology and metabolism
  • Outcomes in cancer care
  • Novel approaches to cancer therapeutics

Professional Societies and Leadership Roles

  • American College of Surgeons, Committee on Applicants, Massachusetts District 1: Chair (2017-present), Member (1997-present)
  • New England Surgical Society, Member (2003-present)
  • Society of Surgery of Alimentary Tract, Member (1998-present)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member (1994-present)
  • Society of Surgical Oncology, 69th Annual Cancer Symposium Local Arrangement Committee (2016), Member (1991-present)

Awards and Honors

  • PRC-Excellence in Healthcare Award, CAHPS Top Performer (2015)
  • Surgery Faculty Teaching Award, UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate (2002, 2012)
  • Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Research Grant (2004-2007)
  • Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (1994

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