About Sonia Cohen, MD, PhD

Dr. Sonia Cohen is a Surgical Oncologist caring for patients with Sarcoma and Melanoma at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She received her undergraduate degree from The Johns Hopkins University, her PhD in Genetics from Harvard University, and her medical degree from the Health Science and Technology Program at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Cohen then completed her surgical training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and clinical fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Cohen’s research is focused on understanding how changes in the structure and regulation of the genome give rise to cancer, with a particular focus on developing prognostic tools and novel therapeutics for Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Melanomas.

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Locations

Mass General Surgery: Surgical Oncology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-4000

Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center
52 Second Ave.
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 617-724-4400

Medical Education

  • MD, Harvard Medical School
  • Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

American Board Certifications

  • Complex General Surgical Oncology, American Board of Surgery
  • Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(113 Ratings, 50 Comments)

January 2025

Dr. Cohen was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable with our plan for surgery.


January 2025

Sonia is excellent and explains everything extremely well.


January 2025

I was very pleased with the responsive demeanor, overall knowledge and efficiency of all the staff especially Dr. Sonia Cohen. Sincerely [redacted]


January 2025

I left the hospital feeling confident in my doctors, the care, very professional on all parts. Thank you.


December 2024

Very pleased with my care


December 2024

Excellent care and service


December 2024

after meeting this physical one time I feel extremly confident having her perform minor surgery on my lipoma on my shoulder.


November 2024

She was easy to understand and thorough.


November 2024

She was very knowledgeable and compassionate


November 2024

Empathetic; knowledgeable, responsive to my cares and concerns.

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