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YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
659 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511
  • YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
    Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
    659 George Street
    New Haven, CT 06511

Tracy Battaglia, MD, MPH

she/her/hers
Breast Oncology, Genetics
Patient type treated
Adult
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
Not Applicable

Biography

Tracy Battaglia, MD, is an internal medicine specialist focused on breast oncology and genetics. She is dedicated to improving healthcare access for women who are historically marginalized, particularly those at risk of breast cancer. Dr. Battaglia pioneered the use of patient navigators to help cancer patients navigate their treatment options.

As a professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, she conducts research to address health disparities and develop community-engaged scientific methods. Her initiatives have helped establish navigation services as a standard component in cancer centers nationally.

Dr. Battaglia earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed residencies in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and in preventive medicine at Boston University Medical Center. She also completed a fellowship in general internal medicine and women's health at Boston University Medical Center.

Titles

  • Professor of Medicine (General Medicine)
  • Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Yale Cancer Center

Education & Training

  • MPH
    Boston University School of Public Health, Social Behavioral Sciences
  • Residency
    Boston University Medical Center (2001)
  • Fellowship
    Boston University Medical Center
  • Residency
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • MD
    Boston University School of Medicine (1996)
  • MD
    Boston University

Additional Information

Locations
YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
659 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511
  • YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
    Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
    659 George Street
    New Haven, CT 06511

Biography

Tracy Battaglia, MD, is an internal medicine specialist focused on breast oncology and genetics. She is dedicated to improving healthcare access for women who are historically marginalized, particularly those at risk of breast cancer. Dr. Battaglia pioneered the use of patient navigators to help cancer patients navigate their treatment options.

As a professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, she conducts research to address health disparities and develop community-engaged scientific methods. Her initiatives have helped establish navigation services as a standard component in cancer centers nationally.

Dr. Battaglia earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed residencies in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and in preventive medicine at Boston University Medical Center. She also completed a fellowship in general internal medicine and women's health at Boston University Medical Center.

Titles

  • Professor of Medicine (General Medicine)
  • Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Yale Cancer Center

Education & Training

  • MPH
    Boston University School of Public Health, Social Behavioral Sciences
  • Residency
    Boston University Medical Center (2001)
  • Fellowship
    Boston University Medical Center
  • Residency
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • MD
    Boston University School of Medicine (1996)
  • MD
    Boston University

Additional Information

Locations
YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
659 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511
  • YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
    Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
    659 George Street
    New Haven, CT 06511
YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
659 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511
  • YM Smilow Cancer Genetics
    Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
    659 George Street
    New Haven, CT 06511