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Neelima Vidula

Neelima Vidula, MD

Medical OncologyHematology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Neelima Vidula

Neelima Vidula, M.D. is a breast medical oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She strives to provide outstanding patient care, and incorporate the latest data and newest therapies in treatment plans for patients. Dr. Vidula completed medical school and residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, and a clinical and research fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of California San Francisco in San Francisco, CA.

Dr. Vidula is the principal investigator of many early phase clinical trials studying novel agents for patients with breast cancer. Among these trials, she is the national co-principal investigator of a multi-center study she designed with immunotherapy and chemotherapy for chest wall disease, which she is leading at multiple sites across the country including MGH through the Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium. She was recently awarded a prestigious Pfizer ASPIRE award for a study she designed to evaluate a PARP inhibitor in patients with somatic BRCA mutant metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Vidula also performs clinical research evaluating the impact of biomarkers on therapy response and patient outcomes, and conducts research in precision medicine using cell-free DNA and tumor genotyping. She has presented her research at several national and international meetings and published articles in high-impact journals. She also enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Breast Cancer Medical Oncology at Boston
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 9th Floor, Suite 9a, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: UC San Francisco Medical Center, Hematology and Oncology, 2016
  • Residency: McGaw Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2011
  • Medical Education: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

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 RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

113 ratings, 44 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Hi, this is [redacted] and my experience with her was very good. I liked her very much and I believe I've had her before, so she was good then and she's good now. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr Vidula is not only a fantastic doctor but a remarkable human being I am so lucky to be in her care. She makes me feel comfortable about my treatment plan and addresses all concerns with respect

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    As always very pleasant and informative visit

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    I sought care at MGH for a second opinion regarding surgical planning following a recent breast cancer diagnosis. From my very first interaction, the entire experience felt coordinated, transparent, and humane. Every step of the process was clearly explained - not just what was happening, but why. Imaging was reviewed thoroughly, the purpose and implications of each study were discussed in detail, and surgical recommendations were grounded explicitly in disease extent and expected outcomes. All three physicians I met with were exceptional. They were clinically rigorous, unhurried, and willing to answer every question thoughtfully. I never felt rushed, dismissed, or like a burden for needing clarification. I felt treated as a whole person navigating a serious diagnosis, not just a case on a schedule. Communication was timely and direct. I knew what the next step was at every point. The team functioned cohesively, and it was evident that my case had been carefully reviewed before recommendations were made. Most importantly, I felt confident in the care plan. That confidence made an enormous difference during an otherwise destabilizing time. I am deeply grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and clarity provided by this team.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr Vidula is always very kind and compassionate. She listens to my concerns and explains everything thoroughly.

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Vidula is always professional and friendly. She answers my questions, in easy to understand ways. My visits have always been very pleasant!

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Amazingly efficient, new my case history, made me feel confident in her recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    I am seeing Dr. Vidula very often as we are monitoring a medication I am taking. She is great, very professional yet caring, and always spends enough time to make sure we cover everything. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    All good

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    friendly, thoughtful & knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    She is a very good doctor

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    It was an excellent appointment with Dr. Vidula. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    I love Dr. Vidula. She's very professional, very well informed, research-based. She's very positive about everything she talks to me about and Mass General Hospital is one of the best places to go. All good. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr Vidula is fantastic! She always listens to my concerns- and makes me feel heard- she is a critical part of my care team and I feel supported and optimistic about my future free of cancer when I see her! I am lucky to have her on my team!

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    She is knowledgeable, professional and pleasant.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr Vidula is such a caring, professional doctor. I always feel at ease when seeing her. She listens and makes excellent suggestions for whatever topic we are discussing. She is a gem!!

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    She was very responsive to my concerns about the estrogen blocking drugs and my concerns about heart disease and she made a referral for me to a cardiatic oncologist. She was a very, very, very thorough doctor and I really appreciated her care.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Vidula is very thorough and answers questions I have. She is very comfortable to be with..

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    She takes time to give you pros and cons of medication. Makes recommendations to stay healthy and retain bone by activities a d weigh lifting

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

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  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Dr Vidula has been my oncologist for 5 years. In addition to being an exemplary dr, very knowledgeable, professional, & completely invested in my good health, she is kind & listens to my questions & concerns. I always feel so good after leaving my Dr Vidula appointments. I trust her, & I know she cares.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Always excellent care with Dr Vidula

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Always a great visit with Dr. Vidula

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    She is great

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    She was very professional and knowledgeable. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    I feel privileged to have Dr Vidula taking care of my breast cancer. She is an expert in her field, but also sees me as a person. She makes sure I can manage the treatment and have quality of life.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    she is very clinical and has great skills [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Provider gives text book answers to questions with little connection to the patient

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    empathetic and understood my concerns

  • Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr. Vidula is extremely knowledgeable and I trust her expertise. [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    She is great

  • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Dr. Vidula is a wonderful physician. She is very thorough, listens very attentively, and shows respect during my visit. Any questions, comments, or concerns, I may have, she listens. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Nothing to add except glad to have this provider

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Vidula and her team are superb. I always recommend them to whoever may need them. LOVE Dr Vidula

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Vidula is really knowledgeable and dedicated. I was grateful she was able to squeeze in this appointment to give test results and order additional tests before chemo starts. We appreciated that someone from her office told us she was running late.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Excellent Care!!! Always appreciated.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    This provider was part of a team evaluating my recent lumpectomy. She was extremely clear and informative and I am grateful to be under her care.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr. Vidula is always very well informed, explains everything, listens to me, and I'm very pleased with her care.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Very nice, kind and caring.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Vidula is the most attentive doctors I have come across. I I am currently in healthcare and I have recommended Dr Vidula to multiple people. I am most impressed by her ability to understand me as a human throughout this entire process. She took the time to understand my personality to be able to best deliver the good and the bad news with dignity.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. Vidula is Professional, very knowledgeable and makes us feel very comfortable and explains everything well.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    I really appreciate the time and care Dr. Vidula gives to me. She is a pleasure to meet with and I feel confident in what she has to say.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    I am very pleased with my doctor. Yes