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Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, General Surgery, Cincinnati, OH

ElizabethShaughnessyMDPhD

General Surgery Cincinnati, OH

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor of Surgery, University Cincinnati

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  • Office

    University of Cincinnati Dept. of Surgery
    231 Albert Sabin Way, ML #0558
    Cincinnati, OH 45267
    Phone+1 513-558-0334
    Fax+1 513-584-0459

Summary

  • Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy is a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Christ Hospital, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. She specializes in surgery for breast cancer, breast disease, and surgical oncology (other than breast).

Education & Training

  • City of Hope National Medical Center
    City of Hope National Medical CenterFellowship, Surgery, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1993
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    University of Illinois at ChicagoPh.D., Anatomy and Cell Biology, 1990
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1985
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1987 - 2017
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2011
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President-Elect Association of Women Surgeons, 2020
  • Named as one of the top doctors in Cincinnati Cincinnati Magazine, 2008-2020
  • Vice President Association of Women Surgeons
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Assessment of the impact of polymorphisms of CYP3A on the formation of á-hydroxy tamoxifen and N-desmethyltamoxifen in human liver microsomes.  
    Mugundu GM, Sallans L, Guo Y, Shaughnessy EA, Desai P, Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 1/1/2012
  • Exemestane for breast-cancer prevention in postmenopausal women.  
    Goss PE, Ingle JN, Ales-Martinez JE, Cheung AM, Chlebowski RT, Wactawski-Wende J, McTiernan A, Robbins J, Johnson KC, Martin LW, Winquist E, Sarto GE, Garber JE, Fabia..., New England Journal of Medicine, 1/1/2011
  • Excellent outcomes with adjuvant toremifene or tamoxifen in early stage breast cancer.  
    Lewis JD, Chagpar AB, Shaughnessy E, Nurko J, Regener J, McMasters K, Edwards MJ, Cancer, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Incidence and predictors of neuropathic pain following breast surgery.
    Wilson GC, Quillin RC, Hanseman DJ, Edwards MJ, Shaughnessy EA, American Society of Breast Surgeons, 4/1/2013
  • Validity of the “Additional Nodal Metastasis” breast cancer nomogram of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in African American women.
    Hamedani M, Dwivedi A, McLean K, Shaughnessy E, American Society of Breast Surgeons, 4/1/2011
  • The osteopontin-c splice form is selectively expressed in breast cancer and correlates with progression.
    Hurley JK, Mirza M, Vanpatten KA, Shaughnessy E, Weber GF, Pestano GA, Breast Cancer Research: Genetics, Biology and Clinical Applications, AACR., San Diego, 9/1/2007
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Lectures

  • Surgical Management of the Isolated Metastasis 
    Chicago, IL - 5/4/2013
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer, with handout 
    1/1/2013
  • Granulomatous Mastitis: Diagnosis and Treatment. 
    Cincinnati, OH - 4/1/2012
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Other

  • Interview with WKRC Channel 12 regarding “Patients at High Risk for Breast Cancer Development" 
    Shaughnessy EA
    9/10/2009
  • Interview with WKRC Channel 12 regarding the potential decrease in tamoxifen efficacy in patients taking certain anti-depressants 
    Shaughnessy EA
    6/23/2009
  • Interview with WKRC Channel 12 regarding the "State of Breast Cancer" report of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the local application of the information 
    Shaughnessy EA
    11/20/2007
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Press Mentions

  • More Women with Breast Cancer Could Survive Harsher Radiation, Study Says
    More Women with Breast Cancer Could Survive Harsher Radiation, Study SaysFebruary 15th, 2023
  • Fostering Gender Equity and Inclusion in Surgery for Women Surgeons
    Fostering Gender Equity and Inclusion in Surgery for Women SurgeonsDecember 16th, 2022
  • Cancer Survivors Need Specialized Help After Treatment. UC Health Has a Program To Connect Them.
    Cancer Survivors Need Specialized Help After Treatment. UC Health Has a Program To Connect Them.November 22nd, 2023

Committees

  • consultant, general surgery and subspecialty exams, American Board of Surgery 2017 - Present
  • American Society of Breast Surgeons, Publications Committee 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships