Candace Bavette Mainor, MD| Medical Oncology, Breast Medical Oncology | MedStar Health
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Candace Bavette Mainor

Candace Bavette Mainor, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (424 reviews)

Specialties: Medical Oncology, Breast Medical Oncology

Languages: English

About me

Dr. Mainor is a fellowship-trained, board-certified medical oncologist. She specializes in diagnosing and treating breast cancer (early stage and metastatic), breast cancer prevention, and clinical trials. Dr. Mainor’s research focuses on developing novel therapies for breast cancer and health care disparities. In addition, she is also focusing some of her research on exploring therapeutics which may help to decrease cancer-treatment-related toxicity.  

Dr. Mainor’s main areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Breast cancer (early stage and metastatic)
  • Breast cancer prevention
  • Clinical trials

Clinical areas of focus

  • A1c Testing
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Diagnostic Breast Imaging
  • Mammaprint Testing
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Procedures I perform

  • A1c Testing
  • Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
  • Antiangiogenic Therapy
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer And Fertility
  • Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
  • Breast Cancer Screening
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Breast Density Evaluation
  • Breast Exam
  • Breast Implant Removal With Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Cancer Fertility Preservation
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Trials For Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Cold Laser Therapy
  • Diagnostic Breast Imaging
  • Diagnostic Mammography
  • Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
  • Dopamine Therapy
  • Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Surgery
  • Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
  • Flap Surgery
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Immunohistochemistry Staining
  • Immunotherapy
  • Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
  • Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Mammaprint Testing
  • Metabolomic Testing
  • Nausea And Vomiting Management
  • Needle Localization
  • Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
  • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
  • Tissue Biopsy
  • Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
  • Ventricular Assist Device Placement
  • Whole Breast Radiation Therapy
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Lombardi Cancer Center
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-2223
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Fax 202-444-1229

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Fellowship: University of Maryland Medicine GME (2018)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2015)

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2012)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 30, 2026

    Excellent care

  • Jun 9, 2026

    Dr. Mainor always listens to resolve any issues that arise even when it's regarding another Department she always has been very helpful.

  • Jun 2, 2026

    Good customer service