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Huntington Cancer Center’s breast cancer surgeons and oncologists are a leading team, each offering expert care right here in Pasadena, while also holding a Cedars-Sinai Cancer faculty appointment.
Our world-class breast cancer specialists partner with a dedicated clinical support group of nurse navigators and cancer professionals. Together your breast cancer team offers the latest research-driven treatments and access to Cedars-Sinai clinical trials.
We now have more dedicated specialists and innovative treatment options, plus expanded services such as our new on-site infusion center and access to the Cedars-Sinai Cancer clinical trial network.
James Andersen, MD, FACS
Plastic and Breast Reconstructive Surgery
Board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive microsurgery for cancer patients.
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Pasadena
Ramona Kyaw, MD
Radiation Oncology
Board-certified in radiation oncology and specializes in the treatment of gynecological, prostate, head and neck, thyroid, and breast cancers.
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Pasadena
Amy Polverini, MD
Medical Director of Breast Surgery
Certified by the American Board of Surgery, she has additional training as a physician consultant in wound care and is actively involved in breast cancer clinical research.
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Pasadena
Tiffany Shaw, MD
Regional Medical Director of Supportive Care Medicine
Board-certified in oncology, hematology, hospice and palliative care, and internal medicine.
Jeannie Shen, MD, FACS
Regional Medical Director of the Breast Program and International Health
Fellowship-trained breast surgeon who is board-certified in general surgery.
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Pasadena
Niki D. Tank, MD
Medical Oncology
Medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer who develops clinical trials and breast cancer survivorship programs.
Alicia Terando, MD, FACS, FSSO
Regional Medical Director of Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologist who specializes in breast cancer and melanoma.
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Pasadena
Tina Wang, MD
Medical Oncology
Specializes in the treatment of breast, liver and lung cancer, with a focus on immunotherapy. She is board-certified in hematology, oncology and internal medicine.
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Pasadena
Ruth Williamson, MD
Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology
Specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and the development of psychosocial support programs for breast cancer patients and their families.
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Pasadena
Yuan Yuan, MD, PhD
Medical Director of Breast Oncology and Breast Oncology Disease Research Group
Board-certified in oncology, hematology and internal medicine, and specializes in research related to breast medical oncology.
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Pasadena
Integrative oncology
Our integrative oncology nurse practitioner Suzie Kline, NP works closely with the patient’s entire medical team through active treatment and afterwards. She offers a variety of Eastern medicine and holistic therapies which help to alleviate some of the side effects of therapy. Please see the integrative oncology section for more information about our integrative oncology nurse and integrative oncology program.
Jim & Eleanor Randall Breast Center Radiologists
Through our partnership with the Jim and Eleanor Randall Breast Center, we offer expertise in breast MRI, CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
Jon Foran, MD, Radiology at the Jim & Eleanor Randall Breast Center
Lakshmi C. Tegulapalle, DO, Radiology at the Jim & Eleanor Randall Breast Center
Additional practitioners include:
- Surgeons
- Breast Nurse Navigators: Our breast nurse navigators guide you every step of the way, from the moment you become our patience, you are connected with an RN navigator who will answer all your questions and help coordinate every aspect of your care.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Our social worker acts as a patient advocate, providing one-on-one therapy to not only the patient but their families as well. She is able to coordinate psychological services including prevention, diagnosis, survivorship, terminal care and bereavement counseling.
- Oncology Certified Dietitian: Our dietitian offers nutritional counseling through the assessment of each individual patient’s needs during treatment and therapy.
- Licensed Clinical Cosmetologist: Our cosmetologist is available by appointment on Tuesdays in our Appearance Center, to assist patients in addressing changes in appearance that can accompany cancer-related treatment. This may include help with selecting a wig or head covering, and skin care suggestions. Full Covid precautions implemented.
- Physical Therapist: Our physical therapist has specialized training in the treatment and management of lymphedema.
- Radiation Therapists
- Symptom Management Nurse
- Oncology Certified Counselor
- Oncology Research Specialists
- Physician Acupuncturist
- Radiation Oncology Nurses