Dr. Comander attended Harvard University, where, as an undergraduate, she developed a passion for understanding the biological basis of behavior, and studied neurobiology and psychology as part of the university’s new multidisciplinary “Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative.”  She then received her Doctor of Medicine from the Yale University School of Medicine.   Her undergraduate studies in neurobiology and psychology sparked a commitment to whole-person care, ultimately guiding her toward the field of Breast Oncology.  She is driven to help patients not only achieve their best cancer outcomes but also enhance their overall health and well-being.  She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Hematology Oncology fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. She has pursued board certification in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Lifestyle Medicine.