Shayna Lefrak Showalter MD (She/Her)
Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Associate Professor, Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine
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1300 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Summary
- I am a breast surgical oncologist specializing in the surgical treatment and multidisciplinary management of breast cancer. My research focuses on clinical trials for the advancement of the treatment of early-stage breast cancer.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2010
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2004 - 2012
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Standard or Comprehensive Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Previously Treated With Chemotherapy and Surgery Start of enrollment: 2013 Aug 01
- IORT (Intra-operative Radiation Therapy) in Early Stage Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 01
- Treatment of Breast Fibroadenoma With High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Highlights and Perspectives from the Society of Surgical Oncology's Statements on Bilateral and Contralateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy.Shayna L Showalter, Christine Laronga,
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-04-10 - 2 citationsSociety of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group Statement on Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy: Indications, Outcomes, and Risks.Puneet Singh, Doreen M Agnese, Miral Amin, Andrea V Barrio, Astrid Botty van den Bruele
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-02-01 - Patient-derived response estimates from zero-passage organoids of luminal breast cancer.Róża K Przanowska, Najwa Labban, Piotr Przanowski, Russell B Hawes, Kristen A Atkins
Breast Cancer Research. 2024-12-31
Journal Articles
- Utility of CT Imaging in a Novel Form of High‐Dose‐Rate Intraoperative Breast Radiation TherapyShayna L Showalter, Adam C Berger, Taryn E Hassinger, Timothy N Showalter, David R Brenin, Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
Press Mentions
New UVA Breast Cancer Center Scheduled to Open in OctoberSeptember 9th, 2020- Female Surgeon Scientists Claim More Than Their Share of Research GrantsJuly 17th, 2020
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Is Promising Treatment for Early-Stage Breast CancerNovember 17th, 2019- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Postdoctoral Training Grant for MDs in Surgical Oncology ResearchUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA2011–2026
- Postdoctoral Training Grant for MDs in Surgical Oncology ResearchUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA2011–2026
- Postdoctoral Training Grant for MDs in Surgical Oncology ResearchUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA2011–2026
- Patient-Centered Insights from the POWER Trial: Pre-Operative Window of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy to Inform Radiation Therapy Decisions in Older Women with Early-Stage Breast CancerUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA2022–2025
- Evaluation of image-guided, conformal, high-dose intraoperative radiation therapy (Precision Breast IORT) for early stage breast cancerUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA2018–2025
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