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Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
The New York Times recently published a piece on disparities in breast cancer treatment among black and white women. Citing research from the University of Pennsylvania that was published in the...
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Three Reasons to Consult a Plastic Surgeon
Halsted once described plastic surgeons as “the surgeon’s surgeons.” Yet in today’s era of media hype about cosmetic surgery, this turn of phrase feels long-forgotten. Despite what reality television...
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Why Motherhood Made Me a Better Doctor
Once in a while someone asks me if it is hard to be a mother and a surgeon. Certainly, any surgeon-parent can appreciate that juggling a household full of schedules, classes, meals, bedtimes, and...
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Talk Like a Doctor: Is There Gender Bias when Physicians Speak?
I have given a number of medical talks over the years – reports on my research, reviews of surgical topics, mentoring speeches, and grand rounds, among others. I prepare for these talks extensively but...
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I’m a Plastic Surgeon and a Woman. Here’s What Beauty Standards Mean to Me
When I introduce myself as a plastic surgeon, I am often greeted with surprise. Between the slightly quizzical looks, the concerned head tilts, and the explicit queries, the question is clear: How...
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