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775 verified specialists treating breast cancer from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include University of Vermont Medical Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, and Yale New Haven Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Peter Kaufman

Peter Kaufman, MD

Professor of Medicine, Larner College of Medicine at UVM; Director, UVM Cancer Center Industry Sponsored Clinical Research

Hematology

Burlington, VT30+ years
Breast OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Maryam Lustberg

Maryam Lustberg, M.D.

Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology); Director, Center for Breast Cancer, Smilow Cancer Hospital; Chief of Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center

Oncology

New Haven, CT20+ years
Breast OncologyMedical Oncology
Leif Ellisen

Leif Ellisen, MD PHD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Program Director, Breast Medical Oncology, Mass General Cancer Center

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Breast OncologyMedical Oncology
Pamela Dipiro

Pamela Dipiro, M.D.

Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Radiation Oncology
Mei Tang

Mei Tang, MD

Medical Oncologist and Hematologist

Oncology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Medical Oncology
Ping Chi

Ping Chi, M.D., PH.D.

Sarcoma Medical Oncologist

Oncology

New York, NY20+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Anthony Elias

Anthony Elias, MD

Professor of Medicine, Medical Oncology, University of Colorado

Oncology

Aurora, CO30+ years
Medical Oncology
Michael Hassett

Michael Hassett, M.D., M.P.H.

Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, he went on to complete a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Medical Oncology
Funda Meric

Funda Meric, M.D.

Chair, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics; Medical Director, Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy; Nellie B. Connally Chair in Breast Cancer; Professor, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Precision Oncology & GenomicsSurgical Oncology
Laura Esserman

Laura Esserman, MD

Professor of Surgery and Radiology, Director, UCSF Breast Care Center, University of California San Francisco

Oncology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Victor Priego

Victor Priego, M.D.

Oncology

Washington, DC30+ years
Medical Oncology
Laurie Margolies

Laurie Margolies, MD

Professor | Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology; Vice Chair of Breast Imaging, Mount Sinai Health System; Chief of Breast Imaging, Dubin Breast Center and Center for Advanced Medicine

Oncology

New York, NY30+ years
Radiation Oncology
Catherine Appleton

Catherine Appleton, MD

Chief of Breast Imaging; Director, Breast Radiology Service, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

Oncology

Bridgeton, MO20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Richard Bleicher

Richard Bleicher, MD

Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology; Chief, Division of Breast Surgery; Clinical Director, Breast Service Line; Director, Breast Fellowship Program

Oncology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Surgical Oncology
George Plitas

George Plitas, M.D.

Associate Attending Physician, Breast Service, Department of Surgery; Assistant Professor of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College; Jeanne A. Petrek Junior Faculty Chair

Oncology

New York, NY20+ years
Breast OncologySurgical Oncology
Charles Loprinzi

Charles Loprinzi, M.D.

Professor, Medical Oncology

Oncology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Medical Oncology
Joshua Harris

Joshua Harris, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Hematology

New Hyde Park, NY15+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Shaker Dakhil

Shaker Dakhil, MD

President, Cancer Center of Kansas

Hematology

Manhattan, KS30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Shawna Willey

Shawna Willey, MD

Peterson Chair of Breast Cancer Research; Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia; Director, Breast Fellowship Program, Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Oncology

Falls Church, VA30+ years
Breast OncologySurgical Oncology
William Hartsell

William Hartsell, M.D.

Radiation Oncology

Oncology

Warrenville, IL30+ years
Radiation Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of breast cancer specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Breast Cancer as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a breast cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for breast cancer depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these breast cancer specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches breast cancer care.