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Dennis Holmes, MD, Oncology, Glendale, CA, California Hospital Medical Center

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Oncology • Glendale, CA

Breast Cancer

Breast Surgeon; Director, Breast Program Adventist Health Glendale Medical Center; Breast Surgeon, Providence St. John’s Health Center and Good Samaritan Hospital; CEO, XpediteMD, Inc.

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  • Office

    Physician Medical Terrace
    1505 Wilson Terrace, Suite 150
    Glendale, CA 91206
    Phone+1 818-539-1985
    Fax+1 818-539-1985
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Summary

  • EXPERT. Dr. Holmes is a dedicated breast surgeon and cancer researcher currently serving as Interim Director of the Margie Petersen Breast Center at St. John’s Health. Formerly, Dr. Holmes held the positions of Chief Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, and Chief Breast Cancer Surgeon, and Breast Cancer Research Committee Co-Chair at the University of Southern California (U.S.C.) Kenneth Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

    LEADER. Dr. Holmes serves in the leadership of several national surgical societies and is a frequent lecturer at national conferences. For example, as a member of the education committee of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Dr. Holmes recently led the development of national surgical practice guidelines for the use of preoperative chemotherapy prior to breast cancer surgery. Dr. Holmes is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and was also recently selected as Board Chair and President of the TARGIT Collaborative Group, a national research and education organization.

    INNOVATOR. Widely respected by colleagues for his innovative approach to breast cancer care, Dr. Holmes has gained worldwide acclaim for his pioneering research in intraoperative radiotherapy. He currently serves as National Co-Chair of the TARGIT U.S. Registry clinical trial, and is also National Principal Investigator of the FROST Trial, a clinical trial evaluating the use of cryoablation (tumor freezing) instead of surgery for the treatment of early stage breast cancer. In addition, he has been a pioneer in the field of minimally-invasive breast surgery, including intraoperative radiotherapy, cryoablation, and lymph node-sparing surgery.

    ADVOCATE. Dr. Holmes is a strong advocate for individualized or personalized cancer therapy that adapts the extent of care to the severity of the cancer, avoiding unnecessary side effects.

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    Zero Breast Cancer: How Should It Be Treated?

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    Intraoperative radiotherapy: Patient selection, management, and follow-up. - Pub

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterFellowship, Breast Fellowship, 2002 - 2003
  • University of California San Francisco (East Bay)
    University of California San Francisco (East Bay)Residency, Surgery, 1999 - 2002
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1997
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Loyola University New Orleans
    Loyola University New OrleansBachelor, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1998 - 2000
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • LA State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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 Breast  
    Rivera R, Banks A, Casillas-Lopez A, et al (Holmes DR), Breast Journal, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Surgical Oncology 
    Chapter: Breast Ultrasonography-Performance and Clinical Applications. 
    Sheth P, Larson LH, Parisky Y, Holmes DREditors: Silberman HS, Silberman AW.Edition 2nd,2009
  • Surgical Oncology 
    Chapter: Lobular Neoplasia. 
    Holmes, DREditors: Silberman HS, Silberman AW.Edition 2nd,2009
  • Breast Conservation Surgery: An Oncoplastic Approach. 
    Chapter: Intraoperative Radiotherapy in the Management of Early Stage Breast Cancer. Chapter 8. 
    Holmes, DREditors: MacMillan RD, McCulley SJ.2009
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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 US 
    Holmes, DR
    http://drholmesmd.com/press/radio/
    1/17/2013
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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 Meeting
    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 Science
    Everyday Habits That Shorten Your Life, According to ScienceNovember 13th, 2021
  • Experts Answer Most Searched Questions About Breast Cancer
    Experts Answer Most Searched Questions About Breast CancerOctober 20th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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