Katharine (Perry) Yao MD MD, MS

Summary

• Katharine (Perry) Yao, MD, MS, is a breast surgeon located in Evanston, IL, with a subspeciality in breast surgery. She completed her residency in surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and obtained her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She further specialized in breast surgery at the John Wayne Cancer Institute. She also completed a Masters in HealthCare Quality and Patient Safety from Northwestern and is Chair of the quality committee of Endeavor Health Cancer Institute. Dr. Yao is experienced in treating breast cancer, benign breast tumors, and related conditions. Her research has been published in reputable journals such as the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and JAMA Surgery. She has contributed to clinical trials like the MEDITATE-BC Study and has received various certifications related to meaningful use of electronic health records. She is also Chair of the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and has conducted quality collaboratives on timeliness of breast cancer care.