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"Pamela A. Wright, M.D., is a breast surgeon with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians and the medical director of the Suburban Hospital Breast Center. Dr. Wright's expertise is in surgical oncology for breast cancer, including breast conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She also has expertise in benign breast disease and breast biopsy, including stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsy. Dr. Wright earned her Master of Science in Anatomy and her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center, where she served as chief resident and administrative chief resident. Dr. Wright also completed a trauma research fellowship with the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Wright serves as the cancer liaison physician for the American College of Surgeons, of which she is also a fellow. Dr. Wright is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Wright is repeatedly recognized as one of the area’s “Top Doctors in Breast Surgery"" by Washingtonian magazine. She has also received the Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award and the Health Care Hero Award from the American Cancer Society. Dr. Wright has published research and conducted clinical trials for breast cancer. She currently runs research trials with Suburban Hospital Oncology Research.".
Dr. Wright is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Richard Burkhart, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital with a focus on complex minimally-invasive surgery and research for cancers of the pancreas, liver and bile ducts. Dr. Burkhart received his medical degree from Boston University and completed his surgical residency and research fellowships at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Cancer Research, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgery for the Alimentary Tract, the Pancreas Club, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Outside the operating room, Dr. Burkhart heads a multidisciplinary laboratory team dedicated to bringing next-generation precision medicine approaches into the routine clinical care of patients that we serve. He has a particular research interest in using personalized models of pancreas cancer, made from tumor during and immediately after surgical resection, to select the best chemotherapy for each patient to support long-term survival and improve rates of disease cure. The laboratory team, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up to Cancer, is also thankful to the many patients who have supported the work through philanthropic gift. Dr. Burkhart is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pamela A. Wright
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pamela A. Wright?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Pamela A. Wright by calling their office at 301-530-5151. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Pamela A. Wright a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pamela A. Wright 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. Pamela A. Wright specialize in?
While Dr. Pamela A. Wright is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Pamela A. Wright participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Pamela A. Wright has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Pamela A. Wright's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Pamela A. Wright accept my insurance?
Dr. Pamela A. Wright accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-530-5151 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Wright isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Wright isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Wright isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Wright isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
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- Breast InfectionDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.