
Darlene M. Miltenburg MD FRCPS(C), FACS, PA
Bariatric Surgery, Breast, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Breast Oncology Surgeon, Breast Health Institute of Houston
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300 State StSte 107Erie, PA 16507
Phone+1 814-877-3900
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Summary
- I have been a breast surgeon for over 20 years. I have operated on thousands of women with breast cancer from small non-invasive cancers to inflammatory breast cancer, complicated locally advanced tumors, and metastatic cancer. I have extensive experience with sentinel lymph node biopsy, including re-do SLNB and have performed hundreds of complete axillary lymph node dissections including many cases with bulky, adherent nodes. I have a lot of experience with BRCA mutation carriers and have performed hundreds of skin and nipple sparing mastectomies. I also treat benign breast disorders such as masses, lumps, knots, pain, nipple discharge. I have extensive experience with nipple ductoscopy where I place a 0.9 mm scope in the nipple drive it through the milk duct system in patients with pathological nipple discharge. I work closely with a network of outstanding physicians and providers from other disciplines who also care for breast cancer patients to coordinate individualized, comprehensive, state of the art care. I participate in several weekly Breast Tumor Conferences in Houston and continue to participate in clinical breast cancer research and teach medical students and residents.
Clinical Expertise
- Breast cancer, Breast biopsy, Prophylactic mastectomy, Breast cyst, Breast masses, Breast implant reconstruction, Breast disorders, Breast health, Breast, Skin and nipple sparing mastectomy
Education & Training
- Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1996 - 1997
- Michael G. DeGroote School of MedicineClass of 1989
- McMaster UniversityB.Sc., Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 1998 - 2026
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Oral Presentation, Annual Scott & White Surgery Resident Research Day 2007
- Best Poster, Annual Scott & White Medicine Resident Research Day 2006
- Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2004
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsHereditary cancer testing in a diverse sample across three breast imaging centers.Laura Westbrook, Darlene Miltenburg, Vivienne Souter, Melissa K Maisenbacher, Katherine L Howard
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2024-01-01 - 11 citationsOmission of radiation therapy following breast conservation in older (≥70 years) women with T1-2N0 triple-negative breast cancer.Waqar Haque, Vivek Verma, Kuan Yin Hsiao, Sandra S. Hatch, Candy Arentz
The Breast Journal. 2019-11-01 - 7 citationsTreatment Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Male Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer: A Population-based StudyWei Chen, Ying Huang, Gary D. Lewis, Sean Szeja, Sandra S. Hatch
Clinical Breast Cancer. 2017-08-10
Journal Articles
- Dosimetric considerations and early clinical experience of accelerated partial breast irradiation using multi-lumen applicators in the setting of breast augmentationAkhtari M, Pino R, Scarboro S, Bass B, Miltenburg DM, Butler E, Teh B, J Contemp Brachytherapy, 1/1/2015
- Patients with bilateral breast ductal carcinoma in situ treated with accelerated partial breast irradiation-initial experienceAbboud M, Nitsch P, Weidman-Johnson M, Schwartz Mr, Desai S, Lim S, Miltenburg DM, Bass B, Teh B, J Radiat Oncol, 1/1/2014
- Laparascopic cholecystectomy in children: Is it better than open?Miltenburg DM, Schaffer R, Palit T, Brandt M, Pediatric Endosurgery and Techniques, 1/1/2001
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Long-term clinical and cosmetic outcomes of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) with multi-lumen applicators in patients with skin spacing < 7 mm.Akhtari M, Szeja S, Pino R, Bass B, Miltenburg DM, Butler B, Teh B, World Congress of Brachytherapy, San Francisco, CA, 1/27/2016
- Treatment outcome and prognostic factors in male patients with stage IV breast cancer: A population-based study.Huang Y, Chen W, Szeja S, Hatch S, Farach A, Miltenburg DM, Butler B, Teh B, Yat-sen S, American Society for therapeutic Radiology Oncology (ASTRO) 58th Annual meeting, Boston, MA, 1/25/2016
- Long-term outcome of accelerated partial breast irradiation using multi-lumen applicators in the setting of breast augmentation.Akhtari M, Rodriguez E, Pino R, Bass B, Miltenburg DM, Teh B, American Brachytherapy Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/9/2015
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Lectures
- Management of the axillaHouston, TX - 1/1/2016
- Controversies in surgical decision making in breast oncologyTuscany, Italy - 1/1/2015
- Introduction to surgical conditions of the breastScott & White, Temple, TX - 1/31/2010
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Other
- Diagnosis and management of breast cancer.Miltenburg DM, Audio-Digest Obstetrics/Gynecology
1/1/2006 - Women's health care issues. Television AppearanceMiltenburg DM, Monica Lamb's Women's Training Camp, Channel 2 News HealthBeat
Houston, TX - 1/10/1999 - Surgical treatment of breast cancer.Miltenburg DM, Television Interview
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Press Mentions
- Building and Maintaining a Strong Referral NetworkFebruary 4th, 2020
Committees
- Member, Breast Oncology Steering Committee 2011 - 2016
- Member, Credentials Committee 1997 - 2000
Professional Memberships
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- Harris County Medical SocietyMember
- American Medical AssociationMember
External Links
- http://www.breastsurgeons.orghttp://breastinstitutehouston.com
- https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/breast-invasive/https://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reconstruction
- https://breast360.orghttps://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/PreventiveSurgery.html
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