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Shannon (Mcelearney) Tierney, MD, General Surgery, Fishersville, VA, Augusta Health

ShannonN(Mcelearney)TierneyMD, MS, FACS(She/Her)

General Surgery • Fishersville, VA

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Breast oncology surgeon; Medical Director of Breast Program at Augusta Health

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Summary

  • I am a fellowship-trained breast surgeon focused on oncoplastic techniques for the treatment of breast cancer and benign breast disease. I trained at University of Virginia in general surgery and at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in breast surgery. I also hold a master's degree in health evaluation sciences.

    Philosophy of Care:
    I choose to approach the diagnosis and management of breast disease as part of a multidisciplinary team, in partnership with an informed patient. My role is to educate the patient on all her options and help her make decisions that reflect her priorities.
    My special interests include
    • young and high-risk patients
    • male breast cancer
    • the interplay of breast cancer with lactation and pregnancy
    • Hidden Scar oncoplastic surgical approaches which maximize the cosmetic appearance of the breast (including breast reductions and lifts during cancer excision) and, in younger women, preserve the ability to breastfeed
    • skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies when appropriate for the patient
    • disparities in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in marginalized populations

    Specialties: Breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery, benign breast disease, lactational disorders, management of high risk breast patients, vascular access

Education & Training

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2008 - 2009
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2008
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • Transylvania University
    Transylvania UniversityBA, Chemistry, Magna cum laude, 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2009 - 2019
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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