
Elizabeth Shaughnessy MD PhD
Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Professor of Surgery, University Cincinnati
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- University of Cincinnati Dept. of Surgery231 Albert Sabin Way, ML #0558Cincinnati, OH 45267 
- Phone+1 513-558-0334 
- Fax+1 513-584-0459 
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Summary
- Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy is a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Christ Hospital, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. She specializes in surgery for breast cancer, breast disease, and surgical oncology (other than breast).
Education & Training
 City of Hope National Medical CenterFellowship, Surgery, 1993 - 1997 City of Hope National Medical CenterFellowship, Surgery, 1993 - 1997
 University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1993 University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1993
 University of Illinois at ChicagoPh.D., Anatomy and Cell Biology, 1990 University of Illinois at ChicagoPh.D., Anatomy and Cell Biology, 1990
 University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986 University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
 University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1985 University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1985
 University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1981 University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1981
Certifications & Licensure
 OH State Medical License 1997 - 2026 OH State Medical License 1997 - 2026
 IL State Medical License 1987 - 2017 IL State Medical License 1987 - 2017
 CA State Medical License 1993 - 2011 CA State Medical License 1993 - 2011
 American Board of Surgery Surgery American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- President-Elect Association of Women Surgeons, 2020
- Named as one of the top doctors in Cincinnati Cincinnati Magazine, 2008-2020
- Vice President Association of Women Surgeons
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Clinical Trials
- Hormone Therapy With or Without Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Women Who Have Undergone Surgery for Node-Negative Breast Cancer (The TAILORx Trial) Start of enrollment: 2006 Apr 07
- Radiation Therapy With or Without Trastuzumab in Treating Women With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Who Have Undergone Lumpectomy Start of enrollment: 2008 Dec 10
- Rosuvastatin in Treating Patients With Stage I or Stage II Colon Cancer That Was Removed By Surgery Start of enrollment: 2010 Mar 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsDeterminants of initiating cancer treatment among breast cancer survivors: A descriptive qualitative study.Walaa R Almallah, Tamilyn Bakas, Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Caroline F Morrison
 Journal of Research in Nursing. 2025-08-01
- 2 citationsFactors and Beliefs Affecting Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer to Initiate Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review.Walaa R Almallah, Tamilyn Bakas, Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Caroline F Morrison
 Western Journal of Nursing Research. 2024-08-01
- Evaluation of the SmartClip™ Nonradioactive Seed, a Novel Wireless Localization Method for the Breast: Initial Clinical Experience and Surgical Outcome.Leah Hefelfinger, Alexander Doherty, Rifat Wahab, Lauren Rosen, Elizabeth A Shaughnessy
 The American Surgeon. 2024-04-01
Journal Articles
- Assessment of the impact of polymorphisms of CYP3A on the formation of á-hydroxy tamoxifen and N-desmethyltamoxifen in human liver microsomes.Mugundu GM, Sallans L, Guo Y, Shaughnessy EA, Desai P, Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 1/1/2012
- Exemestane for breast-cancer prevention in postmenopausal women.Goss PE, Ingle JN, Ales-Martinez JE, Cheung AM, Chlebowski RT, Wactawski-Wende J, McTiernan A, Robbins J, Johnson KC, Martin LW, Winquist E, Sarto GE, Garber JE, Fabia..., New England Journal of Medicine, 1/1/2011
- Excellent outcomes with adjuvant toremifene or tamoxifen in early stage breast cancer.Lewis JD, Chagpar AB, Shaughnessy E, Nurko J, Regener J, McMasters K, Edwards MJ, Cancer, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Incidence and predictors of neuropathic pain following breast surgery.Wilson GC, Quillin RC, Hanseman DJ, Edwards MJ, Shaughnessy EA, American Society of Breast Surgeons, 4/1/2013
- Validity of the “Additional Nodal Metastasis” breast cancer nomogram of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in African American women.Hamedani M, Dwivedi A, McLean K, Shaughnessy E, American Society of Breast Surgeons, 4/1/2011
- The osteopontin-c splice form is selectively expressed in breast cancer and correlates with progression.Hurley JK, Mirza M, Vanpatten KA, Shaughnessy E, Weber GF, Pestano GA, Breast Cancer Research: Genetics, Biology and Clinical Applications, AACR., San Diego, 9/1/2007
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Lectures
- Surgical Management of the Isolated MetastasisChicago, IL - 5/4/2013
- Introduction to Breast Cancer, with handout1/1/2013
- Granulomatous Mastitis: Diagnosis and Treatment.Cincinnati, OH - 4/1/2012
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Other
- Interview with WKRC Channel 12 regarding “Patients at High Risk for Breast Cancer Development"Shaughnessy EA
 9/10/2009
- Interview with WKRC Channel 12 regarding the potential decrease in tamoxifen efficacy in patients taking certain anti-depressantsShaughnessy EA
 6/23/2009
- Interview with WKRC Channel 12 regarding the "State of Breast Cancer" report of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the local application of the informationShaughnessy EA
 11/20/2007
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Press Mentions
 More Women with Breast Cancer Could Survive Harsher Radiation, Study SaysFebruary 15th, 2023 More Women with Breast Cancer Could Survive Harsher Radiation, Study SaysFebruary 15th, 2023
- Fostering Gender Equity and Inclusion in Surgery for Women SurgeonsDecember 16th, 2022
 Cancer Survivors Need Specialized Help After Treatment. UC Health Has a Program To Connect Them.November 22nd, 2023 Cancer Survivors Need Specialized Help After Treatment. UC Health Has a Program To Connect Them.November 22nd, 2023
Committees
- consultant, general surgery and subspecialty exams, American Board of Surgery 2017 - Present
- American Society of Breast Surgeons, Publications Committee 2016 - Present
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