Professor 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
— PresentColumbia University Medical Center • New York, NY
Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, conducting research in breast cancer treatment.
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Fellowship
Greenwich Hospital Quality Award
Requirements for Columbia University
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
IELTS
Prerequisites
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)