Dr. Sara B. Bruce
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 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 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 6 - Riverstone Clinic, Fairfax, VA 22031
1800 N Beauregard St, 40, Alexandria, VA 22311
Clinical Research
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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"Dr. Shawna Willey joined our renowned Breast Cancer Program with more than 30 years of experience, and serves as Peterson Chair of Breast Cancer Research, a position endowed by the Peterson Family Foundation. In her role, she leads research endeavors and provides recommendations for new technologies and treatments in breast cancer. She joined Inova Schar Cancer from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital where she was the Chief of the Department of Surgery and Director of MedStar's Regional Breast Health Program. She is the former President of the American Society of Breast Surgery and the current Chairman of the Board of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. As a board-certified breast surgeon, Dr. Willey has spent her entire career in the Washington, DC, area, mentoring medical students, residents and breast surgery fellows. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her leadership and surgical capabilities, and has performed medical missions, including health education programs, throughout the world. Dr. Willey has led advances in surgical technology and research as a pioneer in the adoption of nipple-sparing mastectomy, and management and surveillance of patients with gene mutation carriers. She has written more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book contributions and is consistently listed as ""Top Doctor"" in Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report and ""Best Doctor"" in Washingtonian Magazine. Areas of Focus Breast surgery Nipple-sparing mastectomy Management and surveillance of patients with gene mutation carriers Blog Posts Is Radiation Necessary After Breast Cancer Surgery? (May 2021)". Dr. Willey is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sara B. Bruce
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sara B. Bruce?
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sara B. Bruce has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Sara B. Bruce's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Bruce isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Bruce isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Bruce isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Bruce isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Bruce isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast LumpDr. Bruce isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Bruce isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Bruce isAdvanced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Bruce isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Bruce isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Experienced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Bruce isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Bruce isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Bruce isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Bruce isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Bruce isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Bruce isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.