Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH, FACS
Breast Surgeon
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About Me
- Director, Breast Surgical Fellowship Training Program
- Co-Director, Young Women with Breast Cancer Program
I am a surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. I also have expertise in caring for people with hereditary breast cancer, which is linked to family history and/or changes in BRCA genes that raise a person’s risk of getting the disease.
As co-Director of the Young Women with Breast Cancer Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I help lead a team that specifically focuses on treating young women with this disease. We also address fertility concerns and other unique quality-of-life issues they face.
Early on in medical school, I knew that I wanted to dedicate my career to women’s health and cancer care. I aim to provide hope and support as women with cancer navigate one of the most difficult times in their lives. At the end of a consultation, I hope each of my patients feels that they have the information they need to make decisions about their treatment. I want them to have less fear about their diagnosis and to know that I will be with them to help and guide them through their journey.
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I work with a team of outstanding colleagues in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and plastic surgery to make a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences.
I am experienced in the most advanced surgical techniques and perform about 300 procedures each year. I provide care that takes into account quality of life concerns for women with breast cancer, including cosmetic outcomes. When appropriate, I offer cosmetic options such as nipple sparing mastectomy and aim to minimize the side effects of breast cancer surgery. It’s my goal to help my patients get back to their lives as quickly as possible after surgery.
I joined MSK in 1996 and completed fellowships in both breast surgery and gynecologic oncology. I have been practicing at MSK ever since. My dual training, research interests, and experience make me uniquely suited to provide expert care for people with hereditary breast cancer. This includes doing risk-reducing double mastectomies for women with BRCA mutations or other familial risks.
My research focuses on patient-reported outcomes and ways to improve patient experiences and quality of life during cancer treatment and beyond. This involves studying symptoms and side effects after surgery directly from the patient’s perspective. We use this information to find ways to improve the surgical experience for our patients.
I am the Director of MSK’s Breast Surgical Fellowship Training Program, which prepares a highly selected group of surgeons choosing to specialize in breast surgery. I am an active member of local, national, and international societies. These include the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Outside of work, I am an avid runner and I enjoy spending time with my family.
A breast surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on breasts.
My Specialties
- Breast Cancer
Education
- MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- MPH, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University
Residencies
- Obstetrics and Gynecology - SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Fellowships
- Gynecologic Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Breast Surgery - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Fellowship certification Breast Surgery
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Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
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Mary L. Gemignani discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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