Dr. Anees Chagpar

Biography

Anees Chagpar is a full Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. Born and raised in Canada, he completed his BSc with Honors in Biochemistry and his MD with Honors Research at the University of Alberta. His extensive training includes a general surgery residency and an MSc from the University of Saskatchewan, followed by an Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Chagpar also holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health and an MA in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from the University of Louisville. At the University of Louisville, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Surgery and later to Associate Professor, contributing significantly to the establishment of a nationally accredited Breast Center at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. Since joining Yale in September 2010, he has played a pivotal role in achieving Comprehensive Cancer Center designation and developing the NCI accredited breast center in the Northeast. Chagpar's research focuses on breast cancer, particularly involving clinical trials, outcomes research, and the management of chest wall recurrences. Furthermore, he serves as the Breast Surgery Section Editor for UpToDate and has hosted the award-winning podcast 'Yale Cancer Answers.' His academic accomplishments include numerous awards, such as the Joan Giambalvo Award for the Advancement of Women in 2019, underlining his commitment to education and mentorship in the field.

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