PatriciaLClarkMDFACS, FSSO

Breast

Dr Patricia Clark MD, FACS, is a board certified surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Phoenix area. Practice is focused on breast cancer. She is a leader in oncoplastic surgery and breast surgical oncology. She leads surgical education programs, lectures, chairs, and teaches at national and international conferences, active in research, and surgical mentorship.

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Office
11050 Parkview Circle Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Phone+1 833-724-8326

Fax+1 260-425-6845

Summary

Dr. Patricia Clark , MD, FACS.
is a general surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ practicing breast surgical oncology and oncoplastic surgery
Co-chair : American College of Surgeons Fundamentals of Oncoplastic Surgery Course

Education & Training

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2003 - 2004
Saint Joseph HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1998
University of Southern ColoradoB.S., Biology major, Summa Cum Laude, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 2016 - 2027
IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
IL State Medical License 2006 - 2017
CO State Medical License 2002 - 2013
PA State Medical License 2003 - 2006
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Phoenix Top Doc Phoenix Magazine, 2019-2021, 2023
Silver Cross Hospital Top Doc Press Ganey, 2011-2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2011
St Louis Business Journal Health Care Heroes Award 2007
First place. Resident Abstract Competition Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2004
Second place. Abstract American College of Surgeons, Colorado Chapter, 2001
Outstanding Alumna Award for Distinguished Service University of Southern Colorado, 1999
Denver Academy of Surgery Award Denver Academy, 1998
Achievement Award AMA Glaxo/Wellcome, 1997
Adler Scholar University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1997
Medical School Promotions Committee Academic Excellence University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1996
Outstanding Graduating Senior. Valedictorian equivalent University of Southern Colorado Threlkeld Prize for Excellence, 1993
College of Science and Mathematics Student Marshal. Graduation University of Southern Colorado, 1993
Simms Outstanding Biology Student Award University of Southern Colorado, 1993
Outstanding Student Award University of Southern Colorado Alumni Association, 1993
Alpha Chi. National College Honor Society University of Southern Colorado Chapter Board of Directors, 1992
Beta Beta Beta. Biological Honor Society 1992
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1992
Sigma Delta Mu. Medical Science Honor Society. President 1991
Alumni Association Scholarship University of Southern Colorado, 1991
Steinhardt Scholarship University of Southern Colorado, 1991
Physician's Scholarship Pueblo County Medical Society, 1991
The National Dean's List 1991
President's Scholarship University of Southern Colorado, 1990
Dean's List University of Southern Colorado, 1990
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
The Effects of Codon Usage on Protein Structure and Folding.
McKenze J Moss, Laura M Chamness, Patricia L Clark
Annual Review of Biophysics. 2024-07-01
15 citations
Clinical Utility of Universal Germline Genetic Testing for Patients With Breast Cancer.
Pat W Whitworth, Peter D Beitsch, Rakesh Patel, Barry Rosen, Gia Compagnoni
JAMA Network Open. 2022-09-01
32 citations
Properties of protein unfolded states suggest broad selection for expanded conformational ensembles.
Micayla A. Bowman, Joshua A. Riback, Anabel Rodriguez, Hongyu Guo, Jun Li
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2020-09-22

Journal Articles

Results from the American Society of Breast Surgeons Oncoplastic Surgery Committee 2017 Survey: Current Practice and Future Directions
Abhishek Chatterjee MD, MBA, Jennifer Gass MD, M. Barbara Burke MD, Katherine Kopkash MD, Mahmoud B. El-Tamer MD, Dennis R. Holmes MD, Patricia Clark MD, Juliann Reila..., Annals of Surgical Oncology, 10/2018
Basic Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Conservation: Tips and Techniques
Katherine Kopkash MD, Patricia Clark MD, Annals of Surgical Oncology, 10/2018

Abstracts/Posters

Does peer reviewed publication change the practice patterns of surgeons?
Clark, P, E. Ratzer, WE Haun, J Clark, F. Zeren, R. Vientimilla, P. Maher, Colorado Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting, Breckenridge, CO. June 8-10, 2000, 6/8/2010
Apoptosis, myofibroblasts and death associated protein kinases
Clark, P, D Mackay, HP Ehrilich, Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons, 50th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 5/27/2004
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Clark, P., Colorado Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting, Breckenridge, CO, 6/7/2001
Does peer reviewed data change the practice habits of physicians?
Clark, P, E. Ratzer, WE Haun, J Clark, F. Zeren, R. Vientimilla, P. Maher, Southwestern Surgical Congress, Cancun, Mexico. April 29-May 2, 2001, 4/1/2001
Comparison of Outcomes, Safety and total costs of treating complicated appendicitis with i.v. piperacillin/tazobactam (P/T) monotherapy vs. i.v. ampicillin/sulbactam p...
Clark, P, WE Haun, J Clark, M Harnett, 21st International Congress of Chemotherapy, Birmingham, England. July 4-7, 1999, 7/4/1999
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Lectures

Oncoplastic Surgery 101
American Society of Breast Surgeons, Dallas, TX - 4/2016
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Silver Cross Hospital. Joliet, IL - 3/1/2011
Shock.
Silver Cross Hospital. Joliet, IL - 1/1/2011
The French Paradox
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital. Denver, CO - 5/1/2003
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
San Diego, CA - 4/7/2002
Perioperative oxygen administration and surgical wound infections
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital - 2/1/2001
Mammography: Does it improve breast cancer survival?
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital. - 8/1/1998
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Other

How sexism on medicine is hurting breast cancer survivors
Catherine Guthrie
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a22984204/breast-cancer-survivors-mastectomy-sexism/
2018

Authored Content

Basic Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Conservation: Tips and TechniquesJuly 2018

Press Mentions

These Cancer Patients Wanted to Get Rid of Their Breasts for Good. Their Doctors Had Other IdeasSeptember 6th, 2018
Annual Meeting AgendaApril 2nd, 2024

Grant Support

Influence Of Translation On Protein FoldingNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2005–2012
Outer Membrane Secretion Mechanism For Autotransporter ProteinsNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2011
Bringing Modern Circular Dichroism Instrumentation To Notre DAME ResearchersNational Center For Research Resources2010
Conformations Of Ribosome Bound Protein ChainsNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1998–2000

Professional Memberships

American Society of Breast Surgeons - ASBS
Member
American Medical Association - AMA
Member
American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member

External Links

Patricia Clark MDhttp://www.drclarkmd.com
Oncoplastic Surgeryhttp://www.silvercross.org/about-us/news/1087-revolutionary-oncoplastic-breast-surgery-performed-at-silver-cross-hospital
Us News and World Reporthttps://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2018-10-19/do-i-have-to-reconstruct-my-breast-after-a-mastectomy