Dr. Lisa Wiechmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lisa Wiechmann is a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast cancer care. With over 10 years of experience at the Comprehensive Breast Center of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, she collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide personalized and patient-driven care. Dr. Wiechmann has received various honors, including being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and recognized by the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Her research interests include triple negative breast cancer and the genetic predisposition to breast cancer, and she has published extensively in the field of surgical oncology. She speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian, and approaches patient care with kindness and compassion, emphasizing teamwork and shared decision-making to enhance the patient experience.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, conducting research in breast cancer treatment.

Awards

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Castle Connolly Top Doctors

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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Fellowship

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Greenwich Hospital Quality Award

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)