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Physician Medical Terrace1505 Wilson Terrace, Suite 370Glendale, CA 91206
Phone+1 818-539-1985
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Summary
- Dennis R. Holmes, M.D., FACS is an internationally recognized breast surgeon, cancer researcher, and medical innovator credited with numerous methodological, technical, and device breakthroughs that are reshaping breast cancer care worldwide. His latest innovation is XpediteMD—a cloud-based, comprehensive digital oncology patient navigation and care management platform designed to streamline cancer care, eliminate treatment delays, close care gaps, and elevate care quality.
For hospitals and insurers, XpediteMD has consistently reduced cancer treatment delays by over 70%, cut administrative overhead by more than 70%, and improved both patient and provider satisfaction. Based on his work with XpediteMD, Dr. Holmes was selected by the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Breast Surgeons as the joint 2023 Health Policy Scholar.
In 2024, CMS introduced new CPT codes allowing cancer providers to bill for time-based patient navigation services performed by licensed clinicians (MDs, NPs, PAs) or their supervised staff (navigators, nurses, MAs). These services, which are often already being delivered, are now reimbursable monthly—including during the global period—and may be provided via telehealth.
The challenge is cancer providers and their staff is how to easily track, document, and bill for each encounter. That’s where XpediteMD comes in.
XpediteMD is an integratable, cloud-based platform that simplifies the tracking, documentation, coding, and billing of patient navigation services—transforming navigation from a cost center into a sustainable revenue stream. Built with the same tools proven to drive dramatic improvements for insurers, XpediteMD empowers providers to deliver high-quality, timely, and reimbursable navigation support with minimal administrative burden.
Discover how XpediteMD can help your practice boost profitability and scale navigation services for you or your program
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Request your personalized demo at www.XpediteMD.com/demo.
Education & Training
- University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterFellowship, Breast Fellowship, 2002 - 2003
- University of California San Francisco (East Bay)Residency, Surgery, 1999 - 2002
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1997
- Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1991
- Loyola University New OrleansBachelor, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1987
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1999 - 2027
- FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
- DC State Medical License 1997 - 2000
- MD State Medical License 1998 - 2000
- VA State Medical License 1997 - 2000
- LA State Medical License 1991 - 1992
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors Los Angeles Magazine, 2016
- Congressional Commendation 2012
- Pasadena Top Doc in Breast Surgery 2010
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Clinical Trials
- MarginProbe, a Device for Intraoperative Assessment of Margin Status in Breast Conservation Surgery Start of enrollment: 2008 Oct 01
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 May 18
- Cryoablation of Small Breast Tumors in Early Stage Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsBreast Cancer Cryoablation in the Multidisciplinary Setting: Practical Guidelines for Patients and Physicians.Dennis Holmes, Geeta Iyengar
Life. 2023-08-16 - 1 citationsIn Reply to Ward et al.Jayant S Vaidya, Max Bulsara, Frederik Wenz, Elena Sperk, Samuele Massarut
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2023-01-01 - 6 citationsThe TARGIT-A Randomized Trial: TARGIT-IORT Versus Whole Breast Radiation Therapy: Long-Term Local Control and Survival.Jayant S Vaidya, Max Bulsara, Frederik Wenz, Elena Sperk, Samuele Massarut
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2023-01-01
Journal Articles
- Long term survival and local control outcomes from single dose targeted intraoperative radiotherapy during lumpectomy (TARGIT-IORT) for early breast cancer: TARGIT-A r...Vaidya JS, Bulsara M, Baum M, Wenz F, Massarut S, Pigorsch S, Alvarado M, Duoek M, Saunders C, Flyger HL, Eiermann W, Brew-Graves C, Williams N, Potyka I, Roberts N, B..., British Medical Journal, 9/19/2020
- Breast cancer care during a pandemic: an opportune time for cryoablation?Holmes, DR, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 6/11/2020
- Targeted Intraoperative Radiotherapy for the Management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the BreastRivera R, Banks A, Casillas-Lopez A, et al (Holmes DR), Breast Journal, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Analysis of the impact of intraoperative margin assessment with adjunctive use of MARGINPROBE (R) vs. standard of care on tissue volume removed, results from a randomi...Holmes DR, Tafra L, Margin Probe Group, 13th Annual American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/4/2012
- Mammographic findings after intraoperative radiotherapy.Holmes D, Rivera R, Sheth P, Villegas-Mendez S, Smith-Bronson V, Radiotherapy and Oncology, 1/1/2011
- Beyond TARGIT: A pragmatic, risk-adaptive policy for expanding the indications for IORT in the management of invasive breast cancer.Holmes DR, Alvarado M, Harris H, Hoefer R, Small W, International Society of Intraoperative Radiotherapy, Tucson, AZ, 1/5/2010
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Lectures
- Personalized Approach to Breast Cancer Surgery.William Beaumont Hospital, Detroit, MI - 1/19/2016
- Oncoplastic Approaches to Intraoperative Radiotherapy.Dallas, TX - 1/15/2016
- Targeted Intraoperative Radiotherapy for the Management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast.Mannheim, Germany - 1/1/2016
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Other
- Are Double Mastectomies Necessary for Breast Cancer Patients?Holmes, DR, NBC Southern California
1/22/2013 - Interview about Hereditary Breast Cancer.Holmes, DR, KTLA5
http://drholmesmd.com/press/tv/
1/20/2013 - Breast Cancer Surgery Radio Clips from Dr. Holmes. Interview About Declining Cancer Death Rates in the USHolmes, DR
http://drholmesmd.com/press/radio/
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Press Mentions
- IceCure Medical to Provide Educational Support in a First-of-Its-Kind Cryotherapy Course at the American Society of Breast Surgeons' 24th Annual MeetingApril 24th, 2023
- Everyday Habits That Shorten Your Life, According to ScienceNovember 13th, 2021
- Experts Answer Most Searched Questions About Breast CancerOctober 20th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Main Websitehttp://www.drholmesmd.com
- Cryoablation Website http://www.cryoablation.com
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