Division of breast surgery

Our skilled team of surgeons and advanced practice providers deliver surgical care to patients with benign and malignant breast disease at 3 downtown Philadelphia hospitals as well as several locations in the Main Line, Chester County, Lancaster, and southern New Jersey.

Our faculty includes regional and national leaders in clinical care, education, and research.

Giving to Penn

Lift Every Woman Fund - Please consider helping vulnerable, historically underserved women address unmet non-medical, social needs during their journey with breast cancer. 

Clinical care

As part of a multi-disciplinary care team, we offer evidence-based surgical management for patients with:

  • Breast cancer
  • Elevated risk of breast cancer due to
    • Inherited genetic mutation (e.g., BRCA1 or BRCA2)
    • Atypical hyperplasia (e.g., atypical ductal hyperplasia, lobular carcinoma in situ [LCIS])
  • Benign breast tumors (e.g., fibroadenomas)
  • Benign breast symptoms including nipple discharge and mastalgia (i.e., breast pain)
  • Pregnancy-associated and peripartum challenges including abscesses and cancer

Surgical expertise

Our surgeons have clinical expertise in the full range of surgical procedures that optimize both oncologic and cosmetic outcomes through use of Hidden Scar techniques as well as nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomy. We also strive to minimize morbidity of treatment side effects through procedures such as targeted axillary dissection and axillary reverse mapping.

Leaders in education and research

Fellowship

The Penn Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program is approved by the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) and has a strong history of successful alumni in positions of leadership across the country.

Current research activities

The Division of Breast Surgery includes faculty with national reputations in basic science, translational, and health services research. With a weekly research meeting, dedicated biostatistical support, and a commitment to mentoring trainees at all levels, the Division has a track record of meaningful productivity.