Sara B. Bruce
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Sara B. Bruce

General Surgery
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 6 - Riverstone Clinic, 
Fairfax, VA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
10
conditions
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 6 - Riverstone Clinic, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

Dr. Sara Bruce joined Inova after the completion of her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Previously, she trained in general surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Bruce currently serves as the medical director of the Inova Breast Cancer Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Originally from Maryland, she is happy to have settled in the DC/Northern Virginia area. Throughout her life, Dr. Bruce has always been involved in a multitude of art projects. She feels lucky to have a career that allows her to combine the fine motor skills of her artistic side with her interest in biologic science. In her spare time, Dr. Bruce enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and dog, and tries to make time for painting, drawing and other artistic projects.

Dr. Bruce is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Tufts University School Of Medicine

Residency

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Training Specialty: General Surgery 7/1/2005 - 6/30/2009

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in VA

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Training Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncology 7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Top Doctors
Washingtonian
2020
2022

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Inova Schar Cancer Institute
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 6 - Riverstone Clinic, Fairfax, VA 22031
Other Locations
Inova Breast Surgery
1800 N Beauregard St, 40, Alexandria, VA 22311

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sara B. Bruce

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Sara B. Bruce 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. Sara B. Bruce a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara B. Bruce 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. Sara B. Bruce specialize in?

While Dr. Sara B. Bruce 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. Sara B. Bruce accept my insurance?

Dr. Sara B. Bruce 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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