Overview
Dr. Arielle Stafford is a specialty care physician board certified in surgery. She joined Inova in 2016 through a general surgery residency and has been practicing since 2016. Dr. Stafford is originally from Bridgeport, WV. She went to college at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV, where she was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and graduated summa cum laude. She received her medical degree from West Virginia School of Medicine, where she discovered her love of surgery and gained a passion for increasing medical access among rural, underserved and marginalized populations. Upon graduation, she moved to Northern Virginia and completed a general surgery residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She received numerous honors, including the 2021 Senior Resident Excellence in Research Award and the 2020 Leadership Award for Best Senior Resident of the Year. Prior to returning to Inova, Dr. Stafford completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. As a breast surgeon, Dr. Stafford offers a variety of breast surgeries/procedures, including skin punch biopsy, excisional biopsies, lumpectomy/partial mastectomy with or without oncoplastic surgery (hidden scar, lift/reduction), mastectomies (skin sparing, nipple sparing, or aesthetically flat closure), sentinel lymph node biopsies, targeted axillary dissection, and axillary lymph node dissections. She also manages other breast-related issues such as nipple discharge, abnormal imaging or pathology findings, breast pain, and risk-reduction discussions for patients at high risk of breast cancer. Dr. Stafford currently resides in Northern Virginia with her cat, Annikah, and her two senior rescue dogs, Betty and Ellie. She enjoys painting, horticulture, and spending time with family and friends.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
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Locations
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 6 - Riverstone Clinic, Fairfax, VA 22031
2296 Optiz Blvd, 240, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Stafford has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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"Dr. Shawna Willey joined our renowned Breast Cancer Program with more than 30 years of experience, and serves as Peterson Chair of Breast Cancer Research, a position endowed by the Peterson Family Foundation. In her role, she leads research endeavors and provides recommendations for new technologies and treatments in breast cancer. She joined Inova Schar Cancer from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital where she was the Chief of the Department of Surgery and Director of MedStar's Regional Breast Health Program. She is the former President of the American Society of Breast Surgery and the current Chairman of the Board of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. As a board-certified breast surgeon, Dr. Willey has spent her entire career in the Washington, DC, area, mentoring medical students, residents and breast surgery fellows. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her leadership and surgical capabilities, and has performed medical missions, including health education programs, throughout the world. Dr. Willey has led advances in surgical technology and research as a pioneer in the adoption of nipple-sparing mastectomy, and management and surveillance of patients with gene mutation carriers. She has written more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book contributions and is consistently listed as ""Top Doctor"" in Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report and ""Best Doctor"" in Washingtonian Magazine. Areas of Focus Breast surgery Nipple-sparing mastectomy Management and surveillance of patients with gene mutation carriers Blog Posts Is Radiation Necessary After Breast Cancer Surgery? (May 2021)". Dr. Willey is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Arielle P. Stafford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Arielle P. Stafford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Arielle P. Stafford by calling their office at 571-472-1600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Arielle P. Stafford a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Arielle P. Stafford is classified as an Experienced expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Arielle P. Stafford specialize in?
While Dr. Arielle P. Stafford is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Arielle P. Stafford accept my insurance?
Dr. Arielle P. Stafford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-1600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.