Julie Lang, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 866.320.4573
- 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
- Biopsies
- 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 and Skin Sparing Mastectomy
- Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Second Opinion
- Second Opinion Breast Cancer
- Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- 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
- 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 USA
2007
Residency - UCSF Department of Surgery
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA USA
2006
Residency - UCSF Department of Surgery
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA USA
2004
Internship - UCSF Department of Surgery
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA USA
2000
Medical Education - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Chapel Hill,
NC USA
1999
Undergraduate - University of North Carolina
Biology with Honors in English Literature
Chapel Hill,
NC USA
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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66 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 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Dr. Julie Lang was exceptional and I would highly recommend her for any breast cancer care. She was very informative, She LISTENED to all my questions and concerns which is HUGE in today's world of medicine. Very empathetic and scheduled my care rapidly.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
This was my first inaction with Dr. Lang. She was thorough and really put my mind at ease. She spent time with me and I did not feel rushed. She even responded to my MyChart message in a very timely fashion. I truly appreciated that.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
Dr Lang was patient, answered all my questions, was very thorough.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
Dr Lang is a very kind, gentle physician.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
Dr Lang talk to you with direct eye contact.Her explanation of diagnosis excellent.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Dr Lang was superb. I could not have asked for a better breast surgeon. She was extremely methodical in her explanations, taking as much time as needed. I had utmost confidence in her.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Excellent doctor! I will miss her because I am moving to another state.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Risks and options were completely described , and the doctor gave me ample time to make a decision about my plan going forward.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
My doctor answered my questions.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
It's a nice , convenient way to see my doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023
Everybody was so accomodating and efficient in their job. Staff was so awesome. Services was excellent. Everything was so overwhelming but staff made it so easy for me. Dr. Lang was so amazing and nice. It makes me more comfortable and at ease inspite of my condition. I come to trust her easily. It was definitely a great experience.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
Dr Lang was outstanding. She explained everything very clearly and set my mind at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
The doctor and staff were very courteous, empathetic and very informative.