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My Credentials

Medical school	Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI
Residency	University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Fellowship	UC San Francisco Mount Zion Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Surgery, American Board of Surgery

About Me

I love my job – I am a breast surgeon. I love this field because it gives me an opportunity to really get to know my patients and follow their course for a long duration. I see breast cancer as a chronic disease, and I am here to fight alongside my patients on their long journey.

There are more data in breast cancer than any other cancer. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming. My goal as a breast surgeon is to help each patient make the decision that is right for her. I work closely with other specialists to individualize the treatment for each patient.

I run the biweekly breast tumor board. The multidisciplinary approach provides each patient the coordinated care that is necessary to receive the best care possible. I work with a group of very talented pathologists, oncologists, genetic counselors, and radiation oncologists in dealing with breast disease.

I joined Oakland Kaiser in 2002 after finishing a breast fellowship at UCSF. I am a strong believer in the Kaiser system because it provides an environment where I can grow as a physician and provide the best care for my patients in coordination with other specialists. I chose Oakland Kaiser because it is a teaching center where excellence of care is promoted. I am involved in teaching surgery and gynecology residents on breast care.

My special interest is in breast cancer prevention. Currently, I am working with genetics in developing the breast cancer high-risk clinic/prevention clinic at Oakland Kaiser. I continue to see patients at the UCSF Mt. Zion Cancer Center Breast Cancer Prevention Clinic as well.

When I am not at Oakland Kaiser, I try my best to enjoy life. I like swimming at the UC Berkeley Hearst pool and going hiking. Once in a while, I try yoga, but I have not been able to achieve the perfect pose yet. Someday…. I am much better at painting the perfect pose.

I am always open to ideas on how I can make our breast care system better. If you have any suggestions, please contact me at my office.

LINKS:

http://www.breastcancer.org/

http://www.susanlovemd.org
In-depth information on breast cancer and other links

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