Breast Cancer Team

Surgical Oncology 

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a renowned leader providing surgical care for patients with breast cancer or non-cancerous breast conditions. In partnership with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, our breast surgical specialists provide treatment for thousands of patients each year including more than 2,500 with breast cancer.

At Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center we have the largest breast surgery team in New England. Each member of our team focuses solely on breast disease. Because of this concentration, you will have access to some of the leading breast experts in the field.

Tari A. King, MD, FACS

Tari A. King, MD, FACS

Chief, Breast Surgery, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center

Chief, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Vice Chair for Multidisciplinary Oncology, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Anne E. Dyson Professor of Surgery in the Field of Women's Cancers, Harvard Medical School

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Photo of Elizabeth Ann Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM

Elizabeth Ann Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM

Rob and Karen Hale Distinguished Chair in Surgical Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Vice Chair for Research, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Co-leader, Breast Program, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center;

Director, Breast Immuno-Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center

Co-leader, Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Thanh U. Barbie, MD

Thanh U. Barbie, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Breast Surgery

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Laura Dominici, MD, FACS

Laura Dominici, MD, FACS

Associate Chief of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Section Chief, Breast Surgery, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Breast Surgery 

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Olga Kantor, MD

Olga Kantor, MD

Associate Program Director, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Breast Surgery

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Brigid Killelea, MD, MPH

Brigid Killelea, MD, MPH

Co-Director, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Program

Lead, Regional Expansion Multidisciplinary Oncology

Breast Surgery

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Christina Minami, MD, MS

Christina Minami, MD, MS

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Breast Surgery

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Faina Nakhlis, MD, FACS

Faina Nakhlis, MD, FACS

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Breast Surgery

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Ko Un Park, MD

Ko Un Park, MD

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Breast Surgery

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Esther Rhei, MD, FACS

Esther Rhei, MD, FACS

Medical Director, BWH Comprehensive Breast Health Center

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Breast Surgery

Phone: (617) 632-6929

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Our breast surgeons collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists including cancer genetics experts, dedicated breast pathologists and breast imagers, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons and physical therapists, as well as support team members from psychosocial services, nutrition and social work.

Radiation Oncology 

Rinaa S. Punglia, MD

Professor, Harvard Medical School

Phone: (617) 632-4739

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Laura E. Warren, MD

Network Medical Director

Director of Network Operations

Director Breast Radiation Oncology

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Phone: (617) 632-3591

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Julia S Wong, MD

Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

Phone: (617) 632-4739

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Nurse Practitioners
  • Olivia Donnelly, NP
  • Caroline Dudman, NP
Physician Assistants

The Physician Assistant team works closely with surgeons in both the clinic and the operating room to ensure seamless care.

  • Lara Novak Butler, PA-C, Chief Physician Assistant, Division of Breast Surgery
  • Alison Dana, PA-C
  • Jordan Gittzus, PA-C
  • Sarah Katz, PA-C
  • Kelley Lapointe, PA-C
  • Sarah Maloney, PA-C
  • Katie McLean, PA-C, Lead Physician Assistant, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Clinical Operations, Breast Surgery
  • Gabrielle Sayaf, PA-C
Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the B-PREP Program

Our team focuses on the evaluation and diagnosis of benign and malignant breast disease in the Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital and most are also active members of the B-PREP care team.

  • Marybeth Hans, PA-C, Clinical Director, B-PREP Program
  • Katherine Humphrey, PA-C
  • Camille Oliver, PA-C
  • Tiffany Tenney, PA-C
Oncology Nurse Navigators
  • Mary Caruso, RN
  • Kristin Cashman, RN
  • Carney Lavery, RN

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