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Breast cancer

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Each year more than 180,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States. Breast cancer comes in several different forms, which vary in their ability to spread to other parts of the body. Each type of breast cancer behaves in its own way, and accurately identifying the specific type is essential to effective treatment.

The multidisciplinary team at the Breast Center offers a comprehensive approach to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and after-treatment support. Our team of specialists includes surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, genetic counselors, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and social workers. As experts in the many facets of breast cancer care, our team members bring the latest knowledge in each specialty area, including advanced digital mammography and diagnostic imaging. A nurse program coordinator orchestrates all aspects of a patient's care and is the communications link for the patient and family.

Programs and services we offer include (but are not limited to):

  • Digital mamography
  • Genetic counseling
  • Integrated holistic health
  • Lymphedema management
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Needle core biopsy
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Services coordination
  • Social services
  • Support groups
  • Ultrasound

Diagnostic Radiology

Tim Emory, MD
Jessica Kuehn-Hajder, MD
Michael Nelson, MD

Family Medicine

Carolyn Torkelson, MD

Hematology/Oncology

Getinet Ayalew, MD
Milena Elimelakh, MD
Purvi Gada, MD
L. Lisa Ge, MD
Priya Kumar, MD
Kiran Lassi, MD
M. Obinna Nwaneri, MD
David Potter, MD

Oncology

Gail Bender, MD
Barbara Bowers, MD
Purvi Gada, MD
David Potter, MD
Tara Rick, PA
Douglas Yee, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Umar Choudry, MD
Bruce Cunningham, MD

Primary Care

Carolyn Torkelson, MD

Radiation Oncology

Chung Lee, MD
Xin Wang, MD, PhD

Surgery

Richard Zera, MD, PhD

Surgical Oncology

Todd Tuttle, MD
Richard Zera, MD, PhD

Clinics:

    • Minneapolis

      • Breast Center
        • Masonic Memorial Building
          First Floor, Suite M160
          424 Harvard St. SE
        • Minneapolis, MN 55455
        • 612-273-5700

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