The 20 Best Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in Saint Peters, MO

Dr. Aislinn Vaughan is a breast fellowship trained surgeon who completed her breast surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to that, she attended medical school at Indiana University in Indianapolis and a five-year general surgery residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Vaughan, a board-certified surgeon, has been practicing breast surgery since 2007. Dr. Vaughan focuses on the spectrum of breast diseases, including new breast masses, abnormal mammograms, nipple discharge, breast cancer, and breast pain. She also consults with high-risk patients, such as those with a family history of breast cancer or prior breast biopsies showing atypical findings. Dr. Vaughan is one of the few breast surgeons in metropolitan St. Louis who perform ductoscopies (small camera to look inside duct to allow minimal excision) to evaluate pathological nipple discharge. Dr. Vaughan has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. She performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery. Dr. Vaughan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, and Subareolar Abscess. Dr. Vaughan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Ashley Frith is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Frith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Caron Rigden is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Rigden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

Ron Bose is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bose is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Imran Zoberi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zoberi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Prostate Cancer.

"Dr. Zoghbi is an experience board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist who has been in practice since 2011. A graduate of Lebanese University School of Medicine in Lebanon, Dr. Zoghbi completed her residency at East Tennessee State University. She is fellowship trained in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant from Saint Louis University. Dr. Zoghbi treats patients aged 18 years and older. She is highly trained and qualified to treat a broad range of diseases, but takes a special interest in treating people with breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. She also sees other solid tumors as well as benign and malignant hematologic disorders (e.g. iron deficiency anemia , lymphoma, myeloma, and chronic leukemia (CLL, CML). Dr. Zoghbi is fluent in English, French and Arabic. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) and the American Society of Hematologists (ASH). ""My goal is to deliver the state-of-the-art, most advanced therapies to my patients while focusing on maintaining good quality of life. I am dedicated to diagnose, treat and prevent different types of cancers. Providing education and high compassionate care are the cornerstones in treating my patients.""". Dr. Zoghbi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Zoghbi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"Dr. Behr, born and raised in St. Charles County, is board certified in general surgery with a specialty in breast surgical oncology. She received her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2009. She then went on to complete her internship and residency in general surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Behr then did her fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Behr takes special interest in the spectrum of breast diseases including new breast masses, abnormal mammograms, nipple discharge, breast cancer and breast pain. She consults with patients at higher-risk, such as those with a family history of breast cancer or prior breast biopsies showing atypical findings. Dr. Behr is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons and American Society of Breast Surgeons. ""Building a trusting relationship with my patients is my first priority. I treat each person as if they were my family member. Together, through open and honest discussion, we develop a feeling of comfort with and confidence in me and the entire SSM Health breast care team."" - Andrea Behr, MD, FACS Dr. Behr has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. She performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery.". Dr. Behr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Behr is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Brian Stufflebam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Stufflebam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Lung Metastases, Breast Cancer, and High Cholesterol.

Gary Meltz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Meltz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Lung Metastases, Breast Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Lannis Hall is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

Laurel Yeager is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Yeager is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Yeager is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Matthew Johnson is a board-certified radiation oncologist who provides comprehensive care for patients ages 18 and older. He brings advanced training in cutting-edge technologies and image-guided therapies, with expertise in 3D-conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and brachytherapy. His clinical focus includes cancers of the breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, as well as lymphoma. Dr. Johnson is deeply committed to patient education, striving to make complex diagnoses and treatment options understandable and approachable. He prioritizes building meaningful relationships with his patients and delivers personalized, evidence-based care that reflects both compassion and clinical excellence. He is affiliated with the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the American Brachytherapy Society. His honors include the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Achievement Award, the American Radium Society Young Oncologist Award, and recognition as a Castle Connolly ""Top Doctor"" and St. Louis Magazine ""Best Doctor."" He frequently presents at international oncology conferences and has co-authored research published in leading journals such as JCO, JAMA, JNCCN, and Practical Radiation Oncology. Having personally undergone radiation treatment for cancer during medical school, Dr. Johnson brings a unique perspective and empathy to his practice. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with family, mountain biking, photography, SCUBA diving, traveling, and woodworking.". Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Delia Zvinovski, MD, is a hematology-oncology specialist who sees adult patients, offering evaluation, treatment, and prevention services for different types of cancer. Her particular areas of interest include breast cancer, geriatric oncology, and lung cancer, as well as non-cancerous blood disorders. Dr. Zvinovski's mission is to effectively communicate with patients, explaining the details of a patient's care and empowering the patient with knowledge during their course of treatment. This collaborative relationship helps patients face the unique challenges that occur throughout each stage of their disease. In her practice, Dr. Zvinovski strives to offer a thorough evaluation at each visit and to improve and preserve the patient's quality of life. Dr. Zvinovski is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American College of Physicians. As a child, Dr. Zvinovski lived in Haifa, Israel. St. Louis has been her hometown since she moved to the region in fourth grade. Dr. Zvinovski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Breast Cancer. Dr. Zvinovski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"Dr. Brown is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He is a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and helps train future ob/gyn physicians in his role as an assistant clinical professor of ob/gyn at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Brown did his own training at Washington University as well, having earned his medical degree and completed the ob/gyn residency there. Dr. Brown specializes in minimally invasive approaches to problems that include bleeding. ""We attempt to employ medical approaches to gynecological problems in an effort to limit surgery,"" said Dr. Brown. ""For our surgical patients, we use new technologies as they enter the market. These result in better and better recovery rates with much less discomfort for our patients."" As a fully trained ob/gyn, Dr. Brown also offers women routine preventive exams and screenings, as well as guidance related to family planning; management of infertility; emergency and routine gynecologic care; management of PMS; management of menopause, including osteoporosis; and incontinence counseling. Dr. Brown is currently only accepting new Gynecology patients.". Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Zoon Vulvitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Cervical Dysplasia, and Female Genital Sores. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Judith Dibble is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Dibble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Nephrosclerosis.

Dr. Lewis Halverson is a radiologist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. Halverson is a board-certified radiologist. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. Dr. Halverson served as Radiology Department Chairman. His clinical interest is interventional radiology. Dr. Halverson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Halverson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Peter Oppelt is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Oppelt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Gastrostomy.

"Dr. Chen received her bachelor of science degree from Peking University in China in 2000. She received her Ph.D. in molecular biology from Princeton University in New Jersey, and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 2010. Dr. Chen completed her residency in radiation oncology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chen takes special interest in breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy and she is one of the physicians on staff at St. Louis CyberKnife. Dr. Chen is a member of the American Society of Radiation Oncology and American Brachytherapy Society. ""Being diagnosed with cancer can be a life changing event. Besides your family, you need a team of professionals to support you. I am committed to serving all my patients with excellence and compassion. I believe in individualized care plan, combining evidence based medicine, technology, multidisciplinary approach with a personal touch."" - Sharon Chen, MD". Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Dr. Smith is board certified in family medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Genesis Education Foundation-University of Iowa after earning his medical degree at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. Dr. Smith has been practicing in St. Charles County since 2001 and has been with SSM since 2003. He has a special medical interest in geriatrics and adult preventative health. Dr. Smith uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, seasonal allergies, skin rashes or lesions, mouth and cold sores, flu symptoms, conjunctivitis, UTI, gout, yeast infection and travel medication. A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"Jovita Oruwari, MD, FACS, is fellowship trained from Brown University Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, in breast diseases. Prior to that, she attended medical school at New Jersey University in Newark and completed her general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Since 2001, Dr. Oruwari, a board-certified surgeon, has been practicing breast surgery. She has a special interest in treating young and minority women of all ages with breast cancer and breast disease. Before joining SSM Health, Dr. Oruwari practiced as a breast surgeon at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She has received the Best Doctors honor from 2007 to 2016. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Mound City medical forum, and an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and Gateway to Hope. Dr. Oruwari has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. She performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Oruwari enjoys reading, running, cooking, traveling and writing. She is married to a psychiatrist and is a mother to two adult children. *""My philosophy is to treat every patient I see the way I would want my family members treated. My job is to make sure my patients not only understand the disease process, but also their treatment options. I see myself as an ally to my patients, many of whom I have long-term relationships with."" - Jovita Oruwari, MD, FACS*". Dr. Oruwari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Oruwari is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.