Liver Tumor Program

We take a multidisciplinary approach where healthcare professionals from all relevant specialties work together and meet weekly to determine the best treatment plan for our patients and ensure:

Timely and Easy Appointment Access

We know how important it is to get in to see a physician on time and it is our goal to start treatment for you as soon as possible. We have a dedicated triage and scheduling team to prioritize our liver tumor patient's appointment and facilitate easy patient access.

We offer referring physician a quick and easy access to initiate their referral via Beth Israel Lahey Health Link.

Post-Visit Support

We understand it can be difficult to navigate through the health system. We have dedicated liver tumor support staff including two nurse navigators (RN), one transplant nurse navigator and a liver physician assistant PA’s who are on standby to address any concern in a timely fashion during any phase of care.

The RN navigators and PA review patients’ plans on a scheduled basis with the treating physicians to ensure the treatment is progressing as planned.

Liver Cancer Medical Team

The multidisciplinary medical team at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Liver-Biliary Tumor program consists of:

Liver Cancer Ancillary Support Team

The Liver-biliary tumor multidisciplinary team of support members are here to support you throughout your treatment. This team consists of:

• Liver tumor administrative assistant/scheduler
• Specialty pharmacist
• Dietitian
• Social worker
• Financial coordinator

Know Your Insurance Coverage

• Depending on your treatment, you may need additional authorizations or referrals during the course of your care.
• We have dedicated financial coordinators to help if questions arise.

Prepare a List of Questions

Bring the questions along with pen and paper to your appointment to take notes. Some questions you may have:

• What type of tumor or cancer do I have?
• What is the extent (or stage) of my disease?
• What are my treatment choices?
• What are the side effects of my treatment?
• How can I learn more about my diagnosis, my treatment and how to cope?
• How can I deal with my fear and anxiety?
• What if I have financial or insurance concerns?

Please be on time and bring the following:

• Any images (such as X-rays, MRIs or CT scans) or test results that have been requested.
• A list of all prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and supplements or herbs you take.
• A list of any allergies or reactions to medications.
• Your list of questions for your care team.
• A support person such as a family member or friend. It’s helpful to have someone with you as you gather information about your health and treatment options.

Our Location

We are located at 41 Burlington Mall Road, no need to travel into Boston and deal with congested travel and expensive parking. Lahey Medical Center and Hospital offers valet parking or self-parking in a garage for a nominal fee.

Who should be referred:

• Patients with a liver lesion, irrespective of the size
• Patients with cirrhosis with any solid liver mass
• Patients with large or symptomatic liver cysts
• Patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis with suspicious bile duct stricture(s)
• Tissue biopsy is NOT required

Download the referral form here.

Call: 781-744-2500

Fax: 833-461-0694

Beth Israel Lahey Health Link is a secure, web-based portal that allows community providers to view detailed clinical information for their patients who visit Beth Israel Lahey Health. Community users are provided direct access to their patient's information stored in our Epic EHR.

Include all notes, labs, imaging with the referral.

Urgent Referrals: Call the physician line at 781-744-7545