Advanced Breast Surgical Services

A Full Spectrum of
Breast Surgical Services

Our breast specialists at Johns Hopkins provide a broad range of breast surgical services including preventive care, breast cancer surgery and reconstructive surgery for patients. We treat both noncancerous and cancerous conditions of the breast. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to improving your breast health and providing compassionate care.

Find a location near you for breast surgical care.


Breast Surgery for Noncancerous Conditions

Breast surgery may be needed if you are experiencing pain or discomfort. Our surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of the following conditions:

Noncancerous Breast Conditions

  • Cysts
  • Fat necrosis
  • Fibroadenomas (noncancerous tumors)
  • Hyperplasia
  • Intraductal papillomas
  • Mastitis
  • Nipple discharge
  • Radial scars
  • Sclerosing adenosis

Prepare for Surgery at Johns Hopkins

Learn more about how to prepare for your surgery at Johns Hopkins with information for both new and existing patients.

Surgery for Breast Cancer

We provide surgical care to treat and manage cancers of the breast. Our surgeons specialize in the following:

Breast Cancer Treatment

Learn more about the breast cancer procedures we provide patients.
  • Mastectomy
    • Total simple mastectomy
    • Modified radical mastectomy
    • Skin sparing mastectomy
    • Nipple sparing mastectomy
    • Nipple and areola sparing mastectomy
    • Scar sparing mastectomy

Oncoplastic Surgery | FAQ

Breast surgical oncologist Dr. Bonnie Sun and plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michele Manahan answer frequently asked questions on oncoplastic surgery. Questions include what oncoplastic surgery is, who are candidates, how much if any damage is there, and what recovery looks like.


Latest in Breast Cancer Treatments and Reconstruction

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Kristen Broderick, breast surgical oncologist Maureen O’Donnell and radiation oncologist Jean Wright provide the latest information about radiation and surgical treatments for breast cancer, as well as discuss what’s new in breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

Welcome to Our New Breast Surgical Oncologist

Susan Bahl, M.D., FACS, is a distinguished breast surgeon who recently joined Johns Hopkins

About Susan Bahl 

A strong advocate for women's health, Dr. Bahl brings more than a decade of experience in providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based breast care within multidisciplinary settings. She has a passion for delivering personalized treatment plans to patients, specializing in both benign and malignant breast diseases.

Before joining Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Bahl served as the medical director of the Frederick Health Breast Center, where she founded a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers-accredited multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic. In this role, she helped streamline the treatment process for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

Video: Meet Dr. Bahl

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Surgical Second Opinions

Call us to request a second opinion for an accurate diagnosis.

Meet Our Breast Specialists

Advanced Practice Providers and Nurses:

Savannah Adrian, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., F.N.P.-C.
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Caitlin Beane, P.A.-C.
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Emily Brown, M.S., F.N.P.-C.
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Angelisa Johnson, R.N., M.S.N.
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Catherine Klein, M.B.A., B.S.N., C.B.C.N., O.C.N.
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Patricia Njoku, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
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