Dr. Lori A. Alfonse

Philosophy of care | The healing process requires trust, knowledge and hope. I try to create a feeling of trust, give patients the knowledge they need to understand their own condition, and of course, develop a plan that gives them hope. I treat my patients as if they are a member of my family or a close friend. I committed myself to that when I first thought of becoming a doctor. I know what it means. My dear aunt and grandmother both had breast cancer. I know how it affected my own family. Treating a patient like a member of the family means empowering my patients with understandable information and formulating a treatment plan that makes sense to them. I share my perspective with my patients, try to eliminate the unknown and help them to see the light after passing through darkness. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I was conflicted between my passion for classical music as a concert pianist and for the art of medicine as an intellectual. I came to a conclusion that I could combine both arts and make a compassionate career with the product of my hands - the art of Surgery. | Community involvement | I am committed to church activities, medical missions and mentorship. I am actively engaged in women's programs such as 'Show your chapeau', a fundraiser musical event to benefit breast cancer patients. | Personal interests | My interests are classical piano, church organ and oil painting. I am also fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Korean. Dr. Whang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eschar. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Rebecca Jordan, DO, is a general surgeon specializing in breast surgery. She treats women and men for a variety of benign and malignant breast conditions, including breast pain, benign mass and non-mass lesions, mastitis, abscesses, cysts, nipple discharge and male gynecomastia. She performs a variety of surgical procedures for benign and high-risk lesions such as atypical ductal and lobular hyperplasia, papillomas and phyllodes tumors and breast cancer.|Dr. Jordan is well-versed in excisional biopsies, partial and total mastectomy, lumpectomy, skin sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies, port-a-cath placement and similar procedures.|“I find breast disease and breast cancer to be very personal and understand firsthand how cancer can interrupt a family’s life,” she says. Her aim is to help her patients understand their diagnosis, build a treatment plan and, most importantly, realize life with and after cancer.|Dr. Jordan earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University, as well as a pre-doctoral fellowship in anatomy and histology. She then completed a residency in general surgery at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, where she served as chief resident. After her residency, she completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.|To Dr. Jordan, one of the best parts of her job is developing relationships with her patients. “I believe that great care, especially cancer care, is based on a strong physician-patient relationship built on understanding and kindness,” she says. “My goal is to provide patients with comfort and care they can trust during one of the most difficult times in their life.”|She’s an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncologists.|Dr. Jordan is an accomplished researcher and presenter. She’s showcased her work at numerous regional and national meetings.|In her spare time, she enjoys being outside and spending time with her husband and son. Together they enjoy traveling, cooking, attending concerts and live theater events and watching movies. On game day, you’ll find this Arkansas native cheering on her favorite college football team, the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eschar. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Mastectomy, and Splenectomy.

Philosophy of care | I treat everyone as if they were a member of my own family. Patient-centered care is important to me and I make sure you fully understand your diagnosis and all treatment options. | Why I entered medicine | I’m a hands-on person, someone who’s interested in what makes things work. I’ve always been intrigued by the human body and how it works. | My interest in medicine was first sparked in my childhood. I was only 4 when my sister was born and had to be airlifted for emergency surgery. The operation was successful and I remember the surgeon being this larger than life figure to me. | I started out my college career majoring in pharmaceutical product development, but it soon became clear that the only place I would be happy was in medicine. | Personal interests | I’m the mother of two and love spending time with my children. I’m an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan and love golf and running. Dr. Bott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eschar. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.