VCU Massey Cancer Center

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Leading experts in breast cancer

Massey’s breast cancer care is provided by the region’s largest and most comprehensive team of international leaders in breast health. Our surgical, medical and radiation oncologists work together with radiologists, pathologists and other specialists and health care professionals to coordinate each patient’s care.

Doctors at Massey have unparalleled knowledge and experience in treating breast cancer and breast disorders. As sub-specialists in breast cancer, we are specifically trained in and dedicated to the treatment of the most common form of cancer in women worldwide. Many of our doctors are also research scientists, continually investigating new treatment options and exploring ways to improve the patient experience. And as part of an academic medical center, our doctors are also professors, educating and training future generations of oncologists, surgeons and other health care professionals. The treatment, study and teaching of breast cancer position our doctors as the leading experts in the field.

Surgical oncology

Kandace McGuire, M.D., chief of breast surgery and director of the Breast Cancer Collaborative Care Clinic Harry Bear, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology
 Aimee Grover, M.D.


Anna Nizinski, ANP, nurse practitioner Pattie Bragg, FNP, nurse practitioner

Massey’s surgical oncologists are faculty in the Division of Surgical Oncology from the Department of Surgery of the VCU School of Medicine at VCU Health.

Medical oncology

Mary Helen Hackney, M.D. Masey Ross, M.D. Hetal Vachhani, M.D. Chelsey Moore, FNP, nurse practitioner

Massey’s medical oncologists are faculty in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care from the Department of Internal Medicine of the VCU School of Medicine at VCU Health.

Radiation oncology

Douglas Arthur, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology Todd Adams, M.D. Alfredo Urdaneta, M.D.

Massey’s radiation oncologists are faculty in the Department of Radiation Oncology of VCU School of Medicine at VCU Health.

Breast imaging

Priti Shah, M.D., director of Breast Imaging Kelly Allison, M.D. Tiffany Tucker, M.D.

Massey’s radiologists are faculty in the Department of Radiology of the VCU School of Medicine at VCU Health.

Pathology

Michael Idowu, M.D., M.P.H. Valentina Robila, M.D., Ph.D.

Massey’s pathologists are faculty from the Department of Pathology of the VCU School of Medicine at VCU Health.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Andrea Pozez, M.D., chair of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Santosh Kale, M.D. Daniel Luppens, M.D.

Shuhao Zhang, M.D. Valentina Lucas, ANP, nurse practitioner

Massey’s plastic surgeons are faculty in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the Department of Surgery of the VCU School of Medicine at VCU Health.

Nurse navigators

Donna Wilson, R.N., M.S.N., CBCN, breast nurse navigator
(804) 217-2415
donna.wilson@vcuhealth.org

Breast health counselor

Freda Wilkins, M.S.W., M. Div., social worker

Additional medical team members

Others who may be part of your health care team include attending and resident physicians, fellows, palliative care specialists, cardio-oncologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, lymphedema specialists, genetic counselors, social workers, psychologists, chaplains, nutritionists, care partners and other experts as needed.