Willey, Shawna C., M.D.

About the Author

Dr. Shawna C. Willey, M.D., is a distinguished surgical oncologist and breast cancer specialist with over three decades of experience in advancing the treatment and care of breast diseases. A graduate of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, she completed her residency in general surgery at the University of California, Davis, and a fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Cancer Institute. Currently serving as a professor of surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine and director of the Breast Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Willey is renowned for her expertise in oncoplastic surgery and multidisciplinary breast cancer management. Her seminal work, Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, co-edited with leading experts, stands as a cornerstone reference for surgeons worldwide, blending rigorous scientific principles with the artistry of surgical precision to improve patient outcomes and shape the future of breast surgery.