January 27, 2024
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Medizet Tesholm, M.D, fax, MPH, has been appointed Chief of Breast Surgery and Director of Breast Health at UCLA Health.
“Dr. evident in their dedication to their relentless pursuit.” Joe Hines medical doctor, David Geffen, chair of surgery and professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and chair and chief of surgery at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, said in a press release.
Teshome, a breast surgical oncologist, previously served as an associate professor in the department of breast surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She also served as Program Director for the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program and Professional Ambassador for the Department of Surgery.
During her time at MD Anderson, she received the Breast Surgery Excellence in Research Mentorship Award and the Outstanding GME Program Director Award. She was also a recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award for Advancement in Teaching and Mentorship.
Teshome has presented and published on topics including breast cancer-related lymphedema, preoperative systemic therapy for locally advanced breast cancer, and the impact of the early COVID-19 pandemic on breast surgical oncology fellow education.
“I am truly honored to join and lead the incredible team of breast surgery faculty and staff at UCLA, one of the top breast surgical oncology programs in the nation. I am dedicated to fostering collaborative research and supporting breast surgery.''I trained in oncology and work with great interdisciplinary colleagues to provide excellent patient care.''She completed her undergraduate education at UCLA. Tesholm said in the release. “Also, having the opportunity to serve the greater UCLA and Los Angeles communities that have shaped my life and career is extremely meaningful to me both personally and professionally.”
