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Jennifer Sue Temel

Jennifer Sue Temel, MD

Medical Oncology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Jennifer Sue Temel

Jennifer Temel MD is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Clinical Director of Thoracic Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Co-Director of the Cancer Outcomes Research and Education Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, and co-leader of the Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Outcomes Research Program. Dr. Temel’s research focuses on optimizing palliative and supportive care for patients with cancer and their families. Her major research interest includes the study of early, integrated palliative care for patients with advanced cancers.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Thoracic Oncology Medical Oncology at Boston
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7b, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham & Women's/Mass General combined program, 2002
  • Fellowship: Dana Farber Cancer Institute*, Adult Oncology, 2002
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Medicine, 1998
  • Medical Education: Washington University, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

90 ratings, 46 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    I have been going to this provider for 22 years. Through good times and bad times they were always available to provide service, consultations, and care. They simply are wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    Very grateful to have Dr Temel. She is knowledgeable and kind. Traits that are so appreciated with a cancer care journey .

  • Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Jennifer Taffel is great. She covers everything in a clear, elusive manner and explains everything in manners that I can understand.

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Experience with my provider was excellent and recommend highly.

  • Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    I am so glad that I chose Dr. Temel as my doctor in 2018. It has been a happy relationship

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Jennifer is extraordinary. She has been an advocate for me and a professional ever since I had lung cancer. She genuinely cares about me. She has involved me in a program called Promote, which I really enjoyed, the opportunity to share my cancer experience and how I've responded to it with others. She is a genuine professional. I respect her immensely and I thank her for her care for me.

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    As always, excellent care from the reception desk through my visit with Dr. Temel and her staff!

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Knowledgeable and easy to talk to about issues

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Satisfied with all aspects of my visit...

  • Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Dr. Temel is an exceptional physician Her expertise and professional skill is wonderfully complemented by her compassion and patience. She answers all questions thoroughly offering valuable insight. I am so blessed to have my care and treatment entrusted to Dr. Temel

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Awesome

  • Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Jennifer Temel is an excellentent Doctor, I am very grateful to have her as my oncologist

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    She is the best doctor!

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Dr. Jennifer Temel is awesome! She is a great medical doctor treating me in a very caring manner.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Dr. Temel Rocks! She is the Best!

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Always on time, always listens, explains things in a way that's easy to understand. Always asks about any concerns I might have.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    This was a remarkable visit for a very sensitive subject.

  • Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    This provider is an excellent Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    I came up from Florida and couldn't not have been more impressed. I was seen quickly by the entire team. They were professionals while still feeling warm and caring. I feel so much more comfortable with my diagnosis and upcoming treatment. Very grateful

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    She's great!

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr Temel is the best

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    I loved the care and respect. I old have a hearing problem.after I told them they spoke louder. I coming back for for radiation therapy.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    She was welcoming. She was informative. She was lovely. She was friendly. She was personable and made me feel very taken care of and above and beyond. Very grateful to have her as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr. Temel is the consummate practitioner -brilliant and compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    I'm happy with Dr Temel and her entire staff.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Very caring and gives clear guidance on my situation

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    I'm so pleased with Dr Temel,and DR [redacted] Thank you

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Going to see an Oncologist is always stressful. I've been doing it for more than 40 years, and it doesn't get easier. Dr. Temel always makes me feel heard and helped. She's the best!

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. Temel is so amazing. She is professional. She's understanding of the stress and nerves that her patients are under waiting for these very important results from their scans. She's kind. She explains everything where we can understand it on every level and I am beyond grateful that I am under her care. I don't know where I would be without her. She is absolutely incredible.

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    She has been monitoring my lungs for ten years after a diagnosis of cancer and required surgery. She has always been one of my best doctors on my team.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    I was completely satisfied with Dr Temel's explanation of my upcoming treatment. This is a difficult time and a new experience. I left feeling I would be in great hands.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Nothing but caring and concerned w my well being

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Temel is awesome! Friendly, compassionate & always takes her time to explain everything!

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    When we arrived we were told we were going to meet with a team of drs. That never happened.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr. TEMEL IS VERY THOROUGH. SHE ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS AND IS WONDERFUL.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Dr. Temel's professionalism, knowledge and kindness are remarkable. She explains everything so my wife and I clearly understand my treatment and prognosis and we have 100% confidence in her judgement. I am very fortunate to have her as my oncologist.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    I was extremely happy with my overall appt. Dr. Temel took her time to explain my condition and upcoming therapy to myself along with my daughters and husband. We never felt rushed and she was so pleasant and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Absolutely first rate!! Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    My providers were excellent! Thankfully nothing has changed!

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    I could not ask for a finer doctor.

  • Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr Temel is an excellent to deal with her staff is fantastic also.

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Very understandable in explaining my recovery options and plan going forward.

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr. Temel is an extraordinary physician and I am fortunate to have her as my oncologist.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

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  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    She is the best oncologist in the world!!

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Temel is always open and clear in her communications and takes time to respond thoughtfully to my questions and concerns. She is direct and able to state her opinions and anticipations. I always have full confidence that I am receiving the best care possible.