Overview
If you have a breast concern or have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’ll want clear answers from a team you can trust. At Cleveland Clinic Fairview, we bring everything you need together in one place.
Our breast specialists will guide you from your first appointment through treatment and beyond. We provide screening and expert breast cancer care and help you better understand your risks so you can make decisions that feel right for you.
Our program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), part of the American College of Surgeons. This means your care meets high national standards for excellent quality and coordination.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatments
Experts from different specialties provide connected care throughout your breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. We work together to make sure your care is tailored to your diagnosis and needs.
Breast imaging and diagnostics
Breast imaging and diagnostics play a vital role in finding problems early and guiding your treatment. We offer:
- Screening and diagnostic 3D mammography (tomosynthesis)
- Breast ultrasound
- Automated whole breast ultrasound for dense breasts
- Breast MRI for diagnostics and high-risk screening
- Biopsy, including image-guided procedures and localization
To schedule breast imaging
Phone: 216.492.9012
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Weekend appointments for screening mammography only, 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Breast surgery and reconstruction
Our breast surgeons and plastic surgeons work together to provide personalized surgical care, including:
- Lumpectomy (partial mastectomy)
- Mastectomy, including nipple-sparing, sensory-sparing, endoscopic-assisted, robotic-assisted, aesthetic flat, Goldilocks mastectomy
- Risk-reducing surgery for patients interested in preventive surgery
- Breast reconstruction using implants or your own tissue
- Oncology plastic surgery techniques for breast reconstruction
- Sentinel node biopsy and axillary surgery
- Lymphovenous bypass to prevent lymphedema
We offer both immediate and delayed reconstruction, depending on your needs and preferences.
If you’ve already been diagnosed somewhere else, that’s OK. Whether you’re looking for a second opinion or want to continue your care here, we can help. Our team will go over your records and test results to create a plan that fits your needs — without repeating what’s already been done.
Meet our breast surgery team
- Stephanie Valente, DO
- Lauren Kopicky, DO
- Erica Peters, MD
- Andrew Smith, MD
- Vincent Wu, MD
- Nancy Quinn, PA
- Jackie Reznik, PA
- Molly Gumucio, CNP
Meet our plastic surgeons
Medical and radiation oncology
Our medical and radiation oncologists work together with your breast surgery team to build a coordinated treatment plan tailored to your cancer, stage and goals.
Medical oncology treatments may include:
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Endocrine and targeted therapies
- Neoadjuvant (before surgery) and adjuvant therapy planning
- Clinical trials when appropriate
- Cold caps to prevent treatment-related hair loss
- Support for young women with breast cancer, including fertility preservation counseling and referrals
Radiation oncology treatments may include:
- Whole and partial breast radiation therapy
- Post-mastectomy radiation, when needed
- Radiation plans designed to coordinate with surgery and other treatments
Together, these teams focus on delivering the right therapy at the right time, while minimizing disruption to daily life whenever possible.
Meet our medical oncologists:
Meet our radiation oncologists:
Medical breast care specialists
Our team supports your long-term breast health, whether you’re at higher risk for breast cancer or have completed treatment. We provide guidance, screening and follow-up care, including:
- Personalized risk assessment
- Care if you have a genetic mutation or a strong family history
- Screening plans based on your risk, including mammograms and breast MRI
- Counseling about medications that may help reduce your risk (chemoprevention), when appropriate
Meet our medical breast care team
- Lakshmi Khatri, MD
- Jennifer Karohl, CNP
- Daad Sarkis-Tannous, PA
- Erika Sullivan, PA
- Machelle Moeller, CNP
Genetic counseling and testing
We offer genetic testing as part of your care, with results available as quickly as possible. Our genetic counselors will meet with you and your family to explain your results and talk about what they mean for your health.
Appointments are available in-person or virtually. Call with referral to schedule at: 216.636.1768.
Breast Cancer Support
We offer support services to help you through treatment and beyond, with care focused on your physical and emotional well-being.
Breast psychology
Breast cancer can affect your emotional well-being, along with your physical health. Our breast psychologists work closely with your care team to support the whole you — not just your diagnosis. We can help with stress, anxiety and life changes that may come with diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, including decision-making, body image and intimacy concerns. We also offer a 4th Angel Cancer Mentoring program for added support.
Meet our breast psychologists:
Breast rehabilitation and lymphedema support
Our breast rehab and lymphedema therapists help you get stronger, move better and feel more confident during and after treatment. They work closely with your care team to address physical changes from surgery, radiation and other therapies, focusing on early support and long-term wellness. We offer:
- Lymphedema evaluation and management
- Scar and soft tissue massage
- Range-of-motion therapy and posture and strength training
- Strategies to help you return to daily activities
Breast cancer survivorship
The care you receive after cancer treatment is an integral part of your ongoing health and well-being. Survivorship care helps you and your family understand what to expect after treatment and plan for future care.
You’ll start with a survivorship visit, where we’ll go over detailed recommendations for future care. We’ll also talk about:
- Long-term physical effects of treatment
- Your emotional health
- Financial and insurance concerns
- Maintaining your well-being and a healthy lifestyle after treatment
We also encourage you to explore our free survivorship seminars and weekly wellness classes, as well as other services, like beauty and skin care and nutrition education.
To learn more about Fairview Hospital’s Survivorship Program, please contact:
Beth Slepecky, BSN, RN, OCN
Survivorship Coordinator
Phone: 216.492.0683
FVCancerSurvivorship@ccf.org
Locations & Appointments
Breast imaging and breast surgery
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
18101 Lorain Avenue
Terrace Level
Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: 216.492.2235 to schedule
Fax: 216.492.2210
Parking and wayfinding
Parking is available at Fairview Hospital in the garage or through our valet service.
Follow hospital signage to the lower Terrace Level for Breast Imaging and Breast Surgery, using the elevators between the lobby and the Emergency Department.
Medical oncology, radiation oncology and breast psychology
Fairview Moll Cancer Center
18200 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
Parking and wayfinding
Convenient parking is available next to the Moll Cancer Center.
- Radiation Oncology: First floor
- Medical Oncology: Second floor
- Breast Psychology: Lower level
