Julie Lang, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.8876
- Desk:
- 216.636.2843
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
Additional Locations
Cancer Biology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.3024
- Desk:
- 216.636.2843
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
General Surgery
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.312.5569
- Desk:
- 216.636.2843
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Breast MRI
- Abnormal Breast Ultrasound
- Abscess - Incision and Drainage
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
- Benign Tumor Surgery
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Prevention
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Conservation Surgery
- Breast Diagnostics
- Breast Exam
- Breast MRI
- Breast Pathology
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Breast Ultrasound
- Excision of Breast Fistula
- Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Second Opinion
- Second Opinion Breast Cancer
- Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
- Surgery for Abnormal Breast Biopsy
- Surgery for Diseases of the Breast
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Adenomas
- Benign Breast Disease
- Benign Breast Disorders
- Breast - Nodules
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Atypia
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer - High Risk
- Breast Cancer - Mass, Lump or Swelling
- Breast Disease
- Breast Infections
- Cancer
- Hereditary Cancers
- Male Breast Cancer
- Nipple Discharge
- Pediatric Breast Anomalies
- Radiation Induced Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Swollen Lymph Nodes (Lymphadenopathy)
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View All PlansAbout Julie Lang, MD
Dr. Julie Lang graduated from medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1999. She did a general surgery residency and a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (7 years of postgraduate training). She then completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at the UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center.
She served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Director of Breast Surgical Oncology at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, Arizona from 2007-2012. She then moved to Los Angeles to serve as Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of the Breast Cancer Research Program at the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center from 2012-2020. She joined the Cleveland Clinic in 2021.
Dr. Lang is a physician-scientist with numerous publications, book chapters and invited presentations. She is known as a patient-centered, problem-solving, innovative, compassionate surgeon. She specializes in breast surgical oncology - surgery for breast cancer or other disorders of the breast. She is skilled with nipple sparing mastectomy, skin sparing mastectomy, lumpectomy, oncoplastic surgery, complex breast cancer surgery, and collaboration with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She enjoys working with the multidisciplinary care team to achieve the best outcomes for each patient.
Dr. Lang is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and has returned to practice in her hometown as the Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Leader of the Breast Cancer Program.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Breast Surgical Oncology
Houston,
TX United States
2007
Residency - UCSF Department of Surgery
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA United States
2006
Residency - UCSF Department of Surgery
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA United States
2004
Internship - UCSF Department of Surgery
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA United States
2000
Medical Education - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Chapel Hill,
NC United States
1999
Undergraduate - University of North Carolina
Biology with Honors in English Literature
Chapel Hill,
NC United States
1995
Additional Training
- BS Biology, BA English Literature with Honors
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Certifications
- General Surgery
Awards & Honors
- Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor, Breast Surgery 2020
- Donald L. Morton Award, Journal of Surgical Oncology 2015
- Southern California Clinical Translational Research Institute KL2 Institutional Scholar 2013-2014
- Pasadena Magazine Top Doctor, Breast Oncology 2013
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Louis J. Kettel Faculty Mentor Award (Clinical Sciences)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Foundation Merit Award
- Chief Resident Research Award, University of California, San Francisco
Research & Publications
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79 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025
I have nothing but praise for Dr. Lang and her office staff.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025
Dr. Lang was so nice. She explained everything in a logical fashion. She was calm and listened to all my concerns.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
Dr. Lang is awesome. She is very professional yet understanding. She went above and beyond to get all the slides and testing results from UH and had them rechecked to verify my cancer. She then took it to a tumor board to discuss. My oncologist and radiation oncologist saw me that same day so they were able to put a face with a name. Her breast cancer research knowledge also gives her the advantage when teaching you and answering questions. Thank you Dr. Lang.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
Dr. Lang made my whole situation so much easier. She explained everything to me in detail in terms I could understand. She genuinely cared about my fears and concerns, and helped find ways to get the best outcome.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
Dr Lang listens and creates an caring environment
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024
Dr. Lang is the best!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024
Dr. Julie Lang explained everything and made me feel comfortable and able to better understand why I need the procedure. She is professional and caring. Thank you!!!
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
Dr. Julie Eileen Lang is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! She is focused, patient, extremely knowledgeable and has thee bestest bedside manner! She makes me feel like I am the most important patient in the world, and does it effortlessly! I have the highest quality doctors caring for me, led by Dr. Lang! She is the best!
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
Dr Lang is the doctor we all hope to have. She is open, friendly, easy to talk to. She answers questions and offers excellent explanations. She makes sure I understand, and that all of my questions are answered. She inspires confidence in me, and I feel a part of the decision-making process. Dr Lang shows concern for my whole being, which makes me put my full trust in her. In addition, when I had surgery and requested a particular anesthesiologist, Dr Lang went above and beyond to make that happen. She is an exceptional physician.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
I give Dr Lang, her staff, and the entire Breast Center the highest marks. They worked together to help me through a very difficult situation, and I have nothing but praise for them.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Lang is a superb physician, surgeon and breast cancer researcher. Her compassion and knowledge are simply phenomenal. I am a physicisn and she relates In ways that are understandable and complete. She listens well. All my questions/ concerns and even Issues I forgot to ask about were addressed by her. She had reviewed my chart and discussed my case with her team before I saw her. I have not been so informed and felt I was in such good hands with any other physician In my life- I am 72yo. I highly recommend her to anyone with breast cancer needing a breast surgeon. She is quite simply the best.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Staff worked extremely well together. I felt well taken care of and in the best of hands with Dr. Lang and her breast cancer team.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
Dr.Lang is so compassionate and thorough
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
Dr.Lang's knowledge of physiology and pharmacology of breast cancer is unsurpassed. Her reassuring and confident demeanor as well as her surgical skills are second to none. Yet, all done with sensitivity and humility. She is a doctor's Doctor. Thank you.Vicky Eskinazi, M.D, Ph.D
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
Dr Lang did all these things to help me understand my test results and what to expect. She was recommended by multiple friends.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
Everyone including Dr. Lang were great
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
Dr. Lang is wonderful. I would definitely recommend her! She is so kind, patient, and understanding.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
Dr. Lang and her team providers gave me caring and helpful advise giving a feeling of assurance that I'm in great hands. I have felt very fortunate to have been cared for by Dr. Lang.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
Dr. Lang was excellent and I would highly recommend her to any of my friends. She took the time to listen, answer all questions, and even called to check on me when I thought I may have injured my breast incision. She always explained everything to me in great detail..