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Benjamin Anderson, MD, General Surgery, Seattle, WA, UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center

BenjaminOlneyAndersonMDFACS

General Surgery • Seattle, WA

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor of Surgery and Global Health Medicine, University of Washington

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  • Office

    Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
    825 Eastlake Ave E
    Seattle, WA 98109
    Phone+1 206-606-2166
    Fax+1 206-543-8136
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Summary

  • Dr. Anderson is Professor of Surgery and Global Health Medicine at the University of Washington (UW). Dr. Anderson’s clinical practice is devoted to the care of patients with breast health issues and diseases. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, he has expertise in minimally invasive breast cancer procedures such as sentinel node mapping (13 manuscripts) and oncoplastic breast surgical techniques (18 manuscripts), which reduce morbidity while optimizing oncologic and breast cosmetic outcomes for women suffering from breast cancer. Dr. Anderson is past-president of the American Society of Breast Disease (ASBD); he has served as vice chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Panel since 2013.

    Dr. Anderson is an internationally recognized leader in global cancer control. With joint appointments at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Division of Public Health Sciences and the UW Department of Global Health, Dr. Anderson created and chairs the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI), which pioneered the development of “resource-stratified” guidelines for breast cancer early detection, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Dr. Anderson served on the Board of Directors of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) from 2012 - 2018. In recognition of his dedicated efforts to improve the quality and effectiveness of breast cancer management around the globe, Dr. Anderson received the 2011 Partners in Progress Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the 2013 Inspiration Award from the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), and the 2019 Pioneers of Global Health Award from the Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA). Dr. Anderson co-chairs the Breast Cancer Initiative 2.5 (BCI2.5), a global campaign to reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for 2.5 million women in the next decade.

Education & Training

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1992
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1985
  • Pomona College
    Pomona CollegeB.A., Mathematics, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1994 - 2023
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 1994
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1991 - 1993
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The Dr. Devendra Patel Oration Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI), 2013
  • Inspiration Award National Coalition of Breast Centers (NCBC), 2013
  • Partners in Progress Award American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluation of the impact of a breast cancer awareness program in rural Ghana: A cross-sectional survey  
    Mena, M., Wiafe-Addai, B., Sauvaget, C., Ali, I.A., Wiafe, S.A., Dabis, F., Anderson, B.O., Malvy, D., Sasco, A.J., Int J Cancer, 1/1/2014
  • Needle biopsy for breast cancer diagnosis: A quality metric for breast surgical practice  
    Calhoun, K.E., Anderson, B.O., J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2014
  • International adaptations of NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology  
    Carlson, R.W., Larsen, J.K., McClure, J., Fitzgerald, M.J., Venook, A.P., Benson, A.B., Anderson, B.O., J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

  • World Cancer Report 2014. 
    Chapter: Section 5.2: Breast cancer. 
    Page 362 - 373Schnitt, S.J., Lakhani, S.R.; reviewers Anderson, B.O., Mathew B.S., Rajkumar, T.IARCPress, Lyon, France2014
  • World Cancer Report 2014. 
    Chapter: Health systems strengthening for cancer control. 
    Page 547 - 553Samiei, M.; reviewers Anderson, B.O., Cazap, E.L., Koinuma, N.IARCPress, Lyon, France2014
  • Current Surgical Therapy 
    Chapter: Breast reconstruction following mastectomy: Indications, techniques, and results. 
    Page 621 - 624Said, H.K., Javid, S.H., Colohan, S., Louie, O., Mathes, D.W., Anderson, B.O., Neligan, P.C.Editors: Cameron, J.L., Cameron, A.M..Saunders/ Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 11th,2014
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Use of the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) guidelines for breast cancer control in LMICs (abstract volume p. 97).
    Echavarria, M.I., Thompson, B., Anderson, B.O., 5th International Congress of Cancer Control, Lima, Peru, 11/1/2013
  • Axillary sentinel lymph node (SLN) micrometastatic disease (N1mi): Completion axillary node dissection (cALND) is not mandatory.
    Calhoun, K.E., Javid, S.H., Allison, K.H., Mann, G.N., Byrd, D.R., Anderson, B.O., Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2011
  • Axillary sentinel lymphadenectomy for 877 cases of invasive breast cancer: Challenge to routine completion axillary lymph node dissection.
    Calhoun, K.E., Allison, K.H., Javid, S.H., Mann, G.N., Byrd, D.R., Schmidt, R., Anderson, B.O., Scientific Program, American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 4/29/2010
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Lectures

  • Breast cancer detection: Diagnosis and Screening. 
    Bogota, Colombia - 9/1/2014
  • Screening in breast cancer: Strategies for developing countries. 
    Bogota, Colombia - 9/1/2014
  • The Global Breast Cancer Alliance (GBCA). 
    Bogota, Colombia - 9/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • ASCO Annual Meeting to Highlight Clinical Oncology Findings from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA)
    ASCO Annual Meeting to Highlight Clinical Oncology Findings from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA)May 21st, 2020
  • Mammography Rates Lower Than Expected Among Breast Cancer Survivors
    Mammography Rates Lower Than Expected Among Breast Cancer SurvivorsJune 18th, 2018
  • Uganda Fights Stigma and Poverty to Take on Breast Cancer
    Uganda Fights Stigma and Poverty to Take on Breast CancerNovember 21st, 2023

Grant Support

  • Global Summit On International Breast Health-ImplementationAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2007
  • Global Summit Consensus ConferenceAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2005

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Benjamin Anderson, Dr. Benjamin Anderson, MD, Dr. B Anderson, Dr. Benjamin Olney Anderson