My surgical practice and clinical research focus entirely on the treatment of breast cancer. My research interests have included patterns of loco-regional spread, long-term outcomes of breast cancer surgery, the impact of screening mammography and, most recently, sentinel lymph node biopsy. This procedure involves removing the first few lymph nodes draining from the breast ("sentinel nodes"), and checking for the presence of cancer. If the sentinel nodes are cancer free, then the remaining nodes don't need to be removed and the side effects of the surgery are minimized.
I am currently the principal investigator of MSKCC's sentinel-node biopsy program, which has the world's largest experience with this exciting new operation. My colleagues and I continue to study and refine the procedure. We have presented and published our work worldwide and have taught the procedure to hundreds of practicing surgeons and trainees. I lecture widely and am the editor of a new multi-author textbook on sentinel-node biopsy.
Appointments for New Patients
646-497-9064
Phone
646-888-5244
Education
MD, Columbia University College of
Physicians and Surgeons
Residencies
The Roosevelt Hospital (New York)
Fellowships
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Breast Cancer; Sentinel-Node Biopsy
