Rachel M. Harper, MD

  • Head of Section, Medical Oncology

Specialties

Conditions

  • Breast cancer

Procedures Performed

  • Diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematological disorders

About

Dr. Harper is board-certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She provides services in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematological disorders. Dr. Harper's professional interest is breast cancer.

Personal Statement

I got into medicine because a childhood friend’s father died of Hodgkin’s lymphoma; this first sparked my interest in oncology. I believe the best philosophy is to take care of the patient as you would your family. Patients are not a medical record number nor should they be treated as such. Hopefully patients feel that all of their questions are answered when they interact with me.

Outside of medicine I most enjoy reading and spending time with my family. Something interesting or surprising about me is after only two months of knowing him, I married my husband in Las Vegas. We’ve now been married for 25 years.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine
  • Special hours

    Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic Richmond

    Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Training & Education

Degree

MD, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Fellowship

Hematology/Oncology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Certifications and Special Training

Board-certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology

Insurance Information

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