Dr. Dossett is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109Phone+1 734-936-6000Fax+1 734-615-8212
Summary
- Dr. Lesly Dossett, based in Ann Arbor, MI, is Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Michigan. She completed her Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship at the Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida Morsani and her surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she earned her MD and MPH. From 2010 to 2014, she served as a General Surgeon at US Navy Medicine. Dr. Dossett holds expertise in breast cancer, cutaneous oncology (melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers), and soft tissue sarcoma. A published author in her field, some of her notable work includes research on treatment decision-making in older women with breast cancer. She has been recognized for her contributions in the field with awards such as the Michael Zinner Health Services Research Fellowship and Resident of the Year from the Association of Women Surgeons.
Education & Training
- University of South Florida Morsani/Moffitt Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2014 - 2016
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2010
- Vanderbilt University School of MedicineMPH, 2006 - 2008
- Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 2016 - 2027
- FL State Medical License 2013 - 2018
- TN State Medical License 2006 - 2015
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Maud T. Lane Research Professor for Cancer Quality Improvement Michigan Medicine, 2023
- Michael Zinner Health Services Research Fellowship Surgical Outcomes Club, 2015-2016
- Alfred Blaylock Outstanding Resident in Research Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2010
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Overcoming inertia: Provider perspectives on de-implementation strategies in preoperative testing.Erin Kim, Alexis G Antunez, Devak Nanua, Valerie Gavrila, Anthony Cuttitta
American Journal of Surgery. 2025-04-01 - The Effectiveness of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Reducing Unnecessary Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsies.Erin Kim, Lesly A Dossett, Tasha M Hughes, Jacqueline S Jeruss, Michael S Sabel
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-03-13 - 1 citationsMulticomponent Deimplementation Strategy to Reduce Low-Value Preoperative Testing.Alexis G Antunez, Ruby J Kazemi, Caroline Richburg, Cecilia Pesavento, Andrew Vastardis
JAMA Surgery. 2025-03-01
Journal Articles
- Variations in Persistent Use of Low-Value Breast Cancer SurgeryBrooke C Bredbeck, Lesly A Dossett, JAMA Surgery
- Deimplementation of the Choosing Wisely Recommendations for Low-Value Breast Cancer SurgeryLesly Dossett, MD, JAMA Surgery
Press Mentions
- CoC Operative Standards Address Variations in Surgical Technical QualityMarch 5th, 2025
- Reducing Unnecessary Pre-Surgery Tests: New Study Reveals Safe AlternativesFebruary 6th, 2025
- Research Finds Safe Reduction in Pre-Surgery TestsFebruary 6th, 2025
- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Evaluation of the Implementation and Effectiveness of the American College of Surgeons Operative Standards ProgramUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2024–2029
- De-implementation of Low-Value Testing in Patients Undergoing Low-Risk SurgeryUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2023–2028
- De-implementation of Low-Value Testing in Patients Undergoing Low-Risk SurgeryUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2023–2028
- Ruth L Kirschstein T32 Training GrantAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality2007–2008
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Association of Women SurgeonsMember
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: