Overview
Dr. Kirsten Edmiston is a fellowship-trained breast oncology surgeon. She joined Inova Fairfax Medical Center’s medical staff in 1997. Academically, Dr. Edmiston is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova campus, teaching students and residents. She has a master’s in population health and a graduate certificate in healthcare quality/safety management from Thomas Jefferson University. She is a successful breast surgeon focused on the multidisciplinary management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. She enjoys partnering with patients and families to overcome the challenges of breast cancer. Within Inova, Dr. Edmiston has served in multiple leadership roles in surgical quality care and safety; she currently serves as the Chief Surgical Quality Officer for the health system. Dr. Edmiston has extensive experience leading interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care delivery and working with colleagues across Inova in surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, OB-GYN, primary care, etc. She is most proud of leading Inova to become Quality Verified by the American College of Surgeons for all five hospitals. She also speaks nationally about the drive to improve surgical care and quality. She currently serves as the surgeon champion for the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Fundamentally, Dr. Edmiston is dedicated to the safe delivery of surgical care for every patient, every touch, in a culture of excellence, strong communication and psychological safety.
Dr. Edmiston is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Edmiston is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, 101, Fairfax, VA 22033
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Edmiston 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.
Clinical Research
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Inova Cardiac And Vascular Surgery
Dr. Dipankar Mukherjee is a specialty care physician board certified in general and vascular surgery and serves as Chief of Vascular Surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He has been a medical staff member at Inova Fairfax Hospital since 1990. Dr. Mukherjee is a registered vascular technologist and peripheral vascular interpreter. He currently practices only vascular surgery and specializes in the management of aortic aneurysms (open and minimally invasive technique), carotid artery surgery, dialysis access, and laser treatment of varicose veins and blockages in all arteries. Dr. Mukherjee became interested in vascular surgery because he could help his patients by performing minimally invasive endovascular procedures and open surgery to treat various vascular issues and improve their quality of life. Dr. Mukherjee was selected by the Society for Vascular Surgery Executive Board to be a member of their writing group, working on the Global vascular guidelines on the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (GVG CLTI). He is a steering committee member for the Senior Group of the Society of Vascular Surgery. He participates in several ongoing national and international trials to manage abdominal aortic aneurysms and carotid and peripheral arterial diseases. He has authored over 120 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters and is a speaker at major national vascular conferences. Dr. Mukherjee was born in India. He has served in the U.S. Army as Chief of Vascular Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. He currently resides in Northern Virginia with his wife. He has two daughters who are both physicians and four grandchildren who are their pride and joy. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, watching cricket and playing tennis. Dr. Mukherjee is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Mukherjee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery - 2029. Dr. Mukherjee is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston 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. Kirsten K. Edmiston a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Kirsten K. Edmiston specialize in?
While Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirsten K. Edmiston 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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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Edmiston isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Edmiston isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Edmiston isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Edmiston isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Edmiston isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- FibroadenomaDr. Edmiston isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Edmiston isAdvanced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Edmiston isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Experienced
- Breast InfectionDr. Edmiston isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Edmiston isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Edmiston isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Edmiston isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- LymphedemaDr. Edmiston isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Edmiston isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.