Rachel B Jimenez, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.907692 average rating from 65 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Jimenez is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School (HMS), a radiation oncologist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Radiation Oncology. She holds an AB from Harvard University, an MD from Harvard Medical School, and completed her residency and chief residency training in the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program. She has also completed a Fellowship at HMS in Medical Ethics.
Her clinical practice focuses on treatment of patients with breast cancer. She has special expertise in the use of proton radiation and the reduction of cardiac toxicity. She has also advanced the development of a tattoo-free treatment approach for women with breast cancer and has pursued research to optimize quality of life outcomes after radiotherapy. Dr. Jimenez is nationally recognized in the field of Radiation Oncology for the treatment of breast cancer. Her research has informed consensus guidelines and she has made novel contributions, specifically in the role of proton beam therapy for patients with breast cancer. She is the recipient of independent grant funding through the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Cancer Society and The Greenwall Foundation. She serves as the Principal Investigator of multiple clinical trials exploring the prevention of cardiac toxicity after breast radiotherapy.
She lectures nationally and internationally and serves on multiple national committees in Oncology including within the cooperative groups (NRG Oncology – Breast Locoregional Subcommittee, Alliance for Oncology in Clinical Trials – Ethics Committee, ASCO Ethics Committee - Chair), and professional societies (ASTRO, ASCO, ABR). She also serves on patient advocacy organizations including survivingbreastcancer.org (SBC). Dr. Jimenez is an honoree for the MGH Cancer Center's "The One Hundred," a recipient of the Partners in Excellence Outstanding Patient Care Award, the MGH Patient Experience Award, and the BRIDGE Award honoring providers who promote equity in patient care. She is a recipient of the MGH Claflin Distinguished Scholar Award and is also a repeat nominee for the Brian A. McGovern Award for Clinical Excellence.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Harvard Center for Bioethics, Bioethics-non clinical, 2022
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Radiation Oncology, 2014
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2009
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.907692 average rating from 65 reviews
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I really found that Dr. Jimenez was caring, conscientious, and in what could be a very scary situation, her knowledge really helped me and I would recommend her to anyone.
2026-09-04
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Dr Jimenez was wonderfully well-informed, helpful, and thoughtful After my meeting with her, I felt reassured about the whole radiation process
2026-08-16
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They r excellent , a breath of fresh air. Caring, knowledgeable, personable
2026-07-30
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I have always be greeted pleasantly & treated with respect & kindness.
2026-07-12
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I am so lucky to have Dr Jimenez! Not only is she an expert in her field but she is so calm, kind and extremely generous with her time.
2026-06-22
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I had two appointments both were great.
2026-06-10
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Dr. Rachel Jimenez is an amazing doctor! She is very thorough. She listens very carefully. She goes out of her way for her patients. And she has a lot of patience. Besides, she is very intelligent and I trust her with my life. I did have second and third opinions and she was the one that I chose. Like I said she's a very qualified amazing doctor.
2026-05-08
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The provider provided excellent responses to my questions and provided statistical information to help me make a decision on my treatment plan and also how the procedure would be and how long it would be. So I was very happy with when I left with the information that she gave me.
2026-03-12
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We used telehealth, which was great.
2026-03-05
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I've had way too much experience in the past twelve years with this provider, and it's always been lovely ?? Each of the MDs, PAs, RNs and many other professionals has always me feel safe and hopeful through three treatment series. I am so blessed to live with cancer in Boston in the 21st century.
2026-02-25
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My care at mass general/brigham Women's has been excellent. The kindness and patience shown to me and others is a nice change from some other institutions.
2026-02-23
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Excellent treatment and results. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and associates for being there for all of us during such a hard time... God bless you all.
2026-01-20
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Everybody is always amazing at mgh. They are pleasant, friendly, and professional.
2026-01-12
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Everyone was respectful, especially the woman who did the breast imaging.
2025-12-22
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She is the best and she is so kind. Love her
2025-12-16
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Drs Jimenez and [redacted] spent a good deal of time with me answering my many questions. I never felt rushed or diminished for expressing my fears. I left feeling like I had a good understanding of my treatment plan. I could not help but feel their optimism that we are working towards a cure for me. Many thanks to both of them.
2025-12-16
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