Lesly Ann Dossett MD MPH FACS
Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Maud T. Lane Research Professor for Cancer Quality Improvement Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology; Vice Chair for Faculty Development Michigan Medicine
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1500 E Medical Center DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109
Phone+1 734-936-6000
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Summary
- Dr. Lesly Dossett, based in Ann Arbor, MI, is Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Michigan. She completed her Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship at the Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida Morsani and her surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she earned her MD and MPH. From 2010 to 2014, she served as a General Surgeon at US Navy Medicine. Dr. Dossett holds expertise in breast cancer, cutaneous oncology (melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers), and soft tissue sarcoma. A published author in her field, some of her notable work includes research on treatment decision-making in older women with breast cancer. She has been recognized for her contributions in the field with awards such as the Michael Zinner Health Services Research Fellowship and Resident of the Year from the Association of Women Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of South Florida Morsani/Moffitt Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2014 - 2016
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2010
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineMPH, 2006 - 2008
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2016 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2018
TN State Medical License 2006 - 2015
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Maud T. Lane Research Professor for Cancer Quality Improvement Michigan Medicine, 2023
- Michael Zinner Health Services Research Fellowship Surgical Outcomes Club, 2015-2016
- Alfred Blaylock Outstanding Resident in Research Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2010
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Introducing a New Annals of Surgery Section : Professional Development for the Contemporary Surgeon.Lesly A Dossett, Justin B Dimick
Annals of Surgery. 2025-08-01 - Perspectives on Commission on Cancer Standard 5.8 on Lung Cancer: A Qualitative Study.Alison S Baskin, Michael P Stover, Manvir Bains, Kelsey B Montgomery, Wendelyn M Oslock
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-07-25 - Evaluating Leadership Potential Through a Development Lens: What and Who.Nicole M Mott, Lesly A Dossett
Annals of Surgery. 2025-07-17
Journal Articles
- Variations in Persistent Use of Low-Value Breast Cancer SurgeryBrooke C Bredbeck, Lesly A Dossett, JAMA Surgery
- Deimplementation of the Choosing Wisely Recommendations for Low-Value Breast Cancer SurgeryLesly Dossett, MD, JAMA Surgery
Press Mentions
Routine Checks for Cancer Metastases: A Help or Harm?June 25th, 2025- CoC Operative Standards Address Variations in Surgical Technical QualityMarch 5th, 2025
- Reducing Unnecessary Pre-Surgery Tests: New Study Reveals Safe AlternativesFebruary 6th, 2025
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Grant Support
- Evaluation of the Implementation and Effectiveness of the American College of Surgeons Operative Standards ProgramUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2024–2029
- De-implementation of Low-Value Testing in Patients Undergoing Low-Risk SurgeryUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2023–2028
- De-implementation of Low-Value Testing in Patients Undergoing Low-Risk SurgeryUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2023–2028
- Ruth L Kirschstein T32 Training GrantAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality2007–2008
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