Experts at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program

Experts at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program are specially-trained in the prevention, detection, and treatment of breast cancer, and are committed to providing high-quality cancer care.

Leadership

Marija Balic, MD, PhD
Co-Director
Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program

Emilia Diego, MD
Co-Director
Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program

Breast Cancer Specialists

Medical Oncology

The program includes a team of board-certified medical oncologists, with a special interest and expertise in the management of breast cancer, who offer consultative services regarding chemotherapy regimen and overall treatment planning.

• Marija Balic, MD, PhD
• Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD
• Julia Foldi, MD, PhD
• Charles E. Geyer, MD
• Vikram Gorantla, MD
• Monica Malhotra, MD
• Shannon Puhalla, MD
• Priya Rastogi, MD

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Prevention Program

• Phuong Mai, MD, MS

Surgical Oncologists

The program includes a team of board-certified surgeons with extensive experience in the management of benign and malignant tumors of the breast.

• Michael Cowher, MD
• Emilia Diego, MD
• Ronald Johnson, MD
• Kristin Lupinacci, DO
• Priscilla McAuliffe, MD, PhD
• Jennifer Steiman, MD
• Atilla Soran, MD, MPH
• Qurat Ul Ain Sabih, MD

Comprehensive Lymphedema Program

• Atilla Soran, MD, MPH
• Carolyn De La Cruz, MD

Radiation Oncologists

The program includes a team of board-certified radiation oncologists specializing in state-of-the-art radiation therapy.

• Parul Barry, MD
• John Austin Vargo IV, MD 

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

The program includes a team of board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons with specialized experience in the management of patients requiring reconstructive surgery as the result of breast cancer surgery.

• Carolyn De La Cruz, MD
• Michael Gimbel, MD
• Vu Nguyen, MD  

Cancer Genetics

• Christina Bittner, MS, CGC
• Melissa Bourdius, MS, CGC
• Shenin Dettwyler, MS, CGC
• Rachelle Huziak, MS, CGC
• Phuong Mai, MD, MS
• Darcy Thull, MS, CGC

Palliative Care Specialists

• Eva Reitschuler-Cross, MD