Overview
Dr. Yen, Professor of Surgery, is a native of Hanover, NH, graduated salutatorian from Dartmouth College, received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and joined the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2004, after completing her surgical oncology fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She obtained her MS degree in Epidemiology shortly after joining MCW. Her clinical practice is devoted solely to caring for patients with breast cancer and tumors of the endocrine system (thyroid and parathyroid). . She is actively involved in multiple surgical societies, holding committee and leadership positions in the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Society of University Surgeons, and Central Surgical Association.Dr. Yen’s research program is also devoted to breast cancer and endocrine surgery. Her health services research program in breast cancer focuses on quality of care, disparities in care, and the processes, patterns and outcomes of care. Her work has been funded by the National Cancer Institute and various foundation, society and institutional grants. At MCW, she is the Vice Chair of the MCW Cancer Center Breast Disease-Oriented Team Program and is the Program Director for the Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program In addition, she is the Co-Director of the MCW Cancer Center Geospatial, Epidemiology and Outcomes Shared Resource and serves as MCW’s principal investigator for the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, a national clinical trials network sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Yen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Breast Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Dr. Yen is board certified in Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Yen is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8800 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Yen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
Douglas B. Evans, MD, is an independent general surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Dr. Evans provides surgical care to patients of all ages. He delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Evans is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.
Medical College Of Wisconsin
Tracy S. Wang, MD, is an independent general surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Wang provides surgical care to patients of all ages. She delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Dr. Wang is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Wang is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.
Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Kathleen Christians specializes in surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery (robotic and laparoscopic), with special emphasis on treatment of malignant and benign diseases of the liver, pancreas, biliary tree and gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Christians is Service Chief of Surgical Oncology GI Service, Co-director of the HPB Fellowship Program and her research interests focus on personalized cancer care and outcomes research in cancer. Dr. Christians is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Christians is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Christians is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tina W. Yen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tina W. Yen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tina W. Yen by calling their office at 414-805-0505. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tina W. Yen a top-rated expert for Parathyroidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tina W. Yen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parathyroidectomy, 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. Tina W. Yen specialize in?
While Dr. Tina W. Yen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Parathyroidectomy, Hyperparathyroidism, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tina W. Yen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tina W. Yen has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parathyroidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Tina W. Yen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tina W. Yen accept my insurance?
Dr. Tina W. Yen accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-0505 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Yen isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Yen isDistinguished. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Yen isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Yen isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Yen isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Yen isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Yen isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphedemaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- MastectomyDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Milroy DiseaseDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Milroy Disease.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.