Overview
Dr. Siwawa performed her internship and General Surgery residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City, and completed a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She has been in practice for 10 years, including in Brooklyn, NY and in Scranton, PA as well at here in Atlanta.Dr. Siwawa currently performs surgery at Wellstar Kennestone and Piedmont. She is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. She believes the Multidisciplinary Team approach when it comes to Breast cancer management.Dr. Siwawa enjoys spending time with her family. She also likes learning new languages and playing tennis and netball.
Dr. Siwawa is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Fibroadenoma, and Breast Lump.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1218 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, Suite 204, Atlanta, GA 30327
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Portia C. Siwawa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Portia C. Siwawa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Portia C. Siwawa by calling their office at 404-841-6262. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Portia C. Siwawa a top-rated expert for Breast Infection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Portia C. Siwawa is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Infection, 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. Portia C. Siwawa specialize in?
While Dr. Portia C. Siwawa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Fibroadenoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Portia C. Siwawa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Portia C. Siwawa has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Infection. You can view a list of Dr. Portia C. Siwawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Portia C. Siwawa accept my insurance?
Dr. Portia C. Siwawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-841-6262 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Breast InfectionDr. Siwawa isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Siwawa isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Siwawa isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Siwawa isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Siwawa isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Siwawa isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Siwawa isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Siwawa isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Siwawa isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Siwawa isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.