
Overview
Robin Skrine, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in breast surgery and breast surgical oncology. Dr. Skrine provides a wide range of advanced surgical procedures, including nipple-sparing mastectomy, skin sparing mastectomy, placement of partial breast radiation catheters, hidden-scar breast surgery and oncoplastic techniques after breast conservation.|She also offers treatment for benign breast disease and breast cancer. And she performs breast biopsies, high risk breast cancer surveillance and genetic testing.|Dr. Skrine is passionate about caring for patients with breast disease. And she prides herself on providing compassionate, state-of-the-art and timely care to her patients. “My family history of breast cancer helps me empathize with my patients and support them during their journey to recovery,” she says.|She notes that the thing she loves most about her job is getting to know the people she cares for. “Knowing I can make an impact on their lives inspires me to come to work every day.”|Becoming a surgeon was inspired by her mother, a nurse practitioner, says Dr. Skrine. “She encouraged me to continue on and become a doctor, which wasn’t really an option for her as an African American woman in the 1960s.”|Dr. Skrine earned her medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She followed that with a residency in general surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. And after that she completed a year-long fellowship in breast surgery with renowned breast surgeon Mark Gittleman, MD, at Breast Care Specialists in Allentown.|Dr. Skrine is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She has also served on numerous boards and nonprofit organizations and as a medical educator throughout Pennsylvania and Texas.|Dr. Skrine is an accomplished researcher and presenter, leading a pilot study on breast cancer prevention.|In 2014, 2015 and 2018, she was recognized as a Physician Champion of Excellence She was also recognized by the Belton Foundation for her outstanding work with “Stomping Out Cancer.”|After practicing in Texas for well over a decade, Dr. Skrine returned to her native Pennsylvania at the onset of the pandemic. Originally from Pittsburgh, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 28 years and their two daughters, as well as reading, skiing and doing ballet. She notes that her faith is important to her, and she’s actively involved in her church and her community.
Dr. Skrine is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
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
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
4203 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
68 Spring Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Clinical Research
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LVH Surgical Oncology-1240 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | I approach and treat every patient like a family member to ensure they receive the highest quality care. The needs of the patient always come first and foremost. I hold myself to the highest standards for surgical outcomes and clinical excellence. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up with both parents as physicians, I was inspired early and found science and medicine fascinating. I believe being a physician is a privilege and treasure the trust patients and families put in me to care for them or their loved ones. | Community involvement | I am involved with nonprofits PanCan and Colontown as we seek to improve outcomes and research funding for new and improved therapies for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. | Personal interests | I mainly enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters doing any variety of activities. We enjoy baseball games, Big Ten college football, amusement parks and weekend trips to the beach or lake. Dr. Ocuin is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Tribhuvan K. Pendurthi Surgical Associates, LLC
Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the best care I can. I know it can be difficult seeking assistance with your health. I feel that communication is a priority, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. I will always do my very best to take great care of you in and out of the operating room. | Community involvement | American Cancer Society, Wings of Hope, Relay for Life | Personal interests | Cancer care. Dr. Pendurthi is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
LVH Surgical Oncology-1240 Cedar Crest
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 highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Skrine isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Skrine isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Skrine isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Skrine isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Skrine isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Breast LumpDr. Skrine isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Skrine isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- FibroadenomaDr. Skrine isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Skrine isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Skrine isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Skrine isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.


