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Rachel Occhiogrosso Abelman

Rachel Occhiogrosso Abelman, MD

Medical Oncology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Rachel Occhiogrosso Abelman

Dr. Abelman obtained her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). She then completed medical oncology fellowship at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Mass General Cancer Center. Her research interest is clinical and translational applications of antibody-drug conjugates in breast cancer and sequencing agents in the metastatic setting. Dr. Abelman is a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Medical Oncology Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, MGH CC Suite 1110, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Breast Cancer Medical Oncology
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 9th Floor, Suite 9a, Boston, MA 02114
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  3. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Medical Oncology Clinic
    • 102 Endicott Street, Cancer Center Lower Level, Danvers, MA 01923
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Hematology and Oncology, 2025
  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Oncology, 2024
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2021
  • Medical Education: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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 CT
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

102 ratings, 33 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr Abelman is so in tune with her patients. I feel so fortunate to have been in her care. Her staff is equally amazing.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent communication Caring , kind and understanding

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I had two appointments, one with a medical oncologist and the other with radiation oncology. They were both outstanding they spent time. They explained clearly listened to all of my questions and explained my options for both I could not have been happier with the two of them and really appreciate the hard work that they do

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    It felt a little rushed, but I don't think that affected the care. I understand providers are under a lot of pressure to see a lot of patients.

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    It could not have been better.

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr. Abelman is a wonderful doctor. I really enjoy her as my doctor and she's thorough and a very lucky person that you have her on staff at Mass General.

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Dr Abelman is the most caring and knowledgeable oncologist. I saw three other oncologists before meeting Dr Abelman. She is incredible as is her staff. I cannot begin to thank you for having Dr Abelman at Mass General. She is truly the best and I feel blessed to have her as my physician.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Not enough kindness and compassion

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    I love and respect all the stuff. Thank you all.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Thank you very much for helping me in this difficult time

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Very friendly and caring .

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    I appreciate her knowledge and thoughtfulness.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    I really appreciate the efficiency in everything I have experienced at Mass General since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Abelman was very timely for our Zoom meeting. She listened to all my questions and she explained things very well. I would highly recommend her to anyone and I thoroughly enjoyed and felt that she respected my questions and opinion during this very stressful time of a cancer diagnosis. Thank you for providing excellent care at Mass General.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I was very comfortable talking to the doctor and assistant.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Good listener

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    The doctor was very helpful and informative with the large amount of information she gave me. Patient with any questions.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Every one work there was so respectful and helpful

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Abelman is caring, knowledgeable and supportive. This was my first visit with her-she came well-recommended. She spent a lot of time going over my history and options for care--it was definitely shared decision-making between us. I feel comfortable sharing my issues with her and moving forward with treatment with her guidance.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    And that was Dr. Rachel Abelman. Just one time for a consultation along with a surgeon and radiologist. She was extremely nice, listened to everything I had to say, extremely competent. She gave me great advice, medical advice. It was spot on. I'm not sure if I need to see her in the future, depending upon what pathology she's back with. after my surgery, but I would love, if I need an oncologist, she is the person I would want. And she's very capable and I feel really comfortable having her as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    The nurses were kind and nurturing. Made me feel at ease.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    She was very familiar with my medical condition/history. She explained the treatments & recommended other referrals I should request for optimal outcomes.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Abelman is awesome! She is a great doctor, highly knowledgable, experienced, gentle, thoughtful and helpful. She is up on the latest research. She is very good at explaining the fine points of probabilities and research details. I trust her advice and I am grateful for her. She is also efficient. Dr. Abelman got back to me with test results sooner than I expected. I am blessed to have her as my oncologist! Thank you!!

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Virtual appointment was awesome !

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Very nice provider , treat me with respect!

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Very positive visit with Al important information presented and discussed

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    This is my 1st visit with Dr Abelman and I really felt that she took time and care with my. Concerns and questions, I thought she was excellent and I would recommend her to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    She was knowledgeable, very pleasant, empathetic, and it was great. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. Abelman was very thorough, clear, easy to understand, spent time with me. I think she's wonderful. I would highly recommend her. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    This was a virtual appointment. A hands-on examination would have improved the appointment in my opinion.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr Abelman is the best communicator with outstanding compassion and knowledge. I have changed my oncologist to be a patient of Dr. Abelman. I am so lucky to have her as my doctor and Mass General is lucky to have her on staff. She is truly remarkable. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Dr. Abelman was very caring and understanding about all my concerns

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    I feel cared for and listened to by this provider