Judy Boughey, MD
Biographical summary
Judy C. Boughey M.D., is a breast surgical oncologist. She has a passionate interest in advancing the care of patients diagnosed with breast cancer as well as the care of women at high risk for future breast cancer. Her practice philosophy focuses on patient-centered care to provide the best possible oncologic outcomes with excellent aesthetics, while respecting patient needs and preferences. Special interests include:
- Neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer
- Nipple-sparing mastectomy and oncoplastic breast surgery
- Sentinel lymph node surgery
- Technical advances in surgery to improve long-term patient outcomes and speed recovery
- Clinical trials
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Boughey leads multiple clinical trials in breast cancer care, focused on safely de-escalating breast cancer management and individualizing care. She is active nationally and internationally in specialty societies. She is on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Surgical Association. She is the W.H. Odell Professor in Individualized Medicine.
Conditions treated
- Breast cancer
Procedures performed
- Breast cancer surgery
- Breast surgery
- Lymph node sampling
- Lymphadenectomy
- Nipple-sparing mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph node surgery
- Sentinel node biopsy
Interests
- Breast cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph node surgery
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Prophylactic mastectomy
- Nipple sparing mastectomy
- Outpatient breast surgery
- Breast cancer clinical trials