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Mehra Golshan is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in breast cancer treatment and research. As a cancer surgeon, she also serves as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Surgical Services at Smilow Cancer Hospital, and as the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. Golshan has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and has led multiple Phase II and III clinical trials focused on innovative therapies for women with breast cancer. Notable among her projects is a phase II trial aimed at reducing the need for surgeries and re-excisions through advanced imaging techniques. She has been pivotal in mentoring numerous breast surgical fellows and has contributed greatly as an educator to trainees both nationally and internationally. Golshan has received several accolades, including the 2025 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to breast cancer treatment and her dedication to underserved communities. She holds a Medical Degree from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before joining Yale, Dr. Golshan spent 17 years at Harvard's Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where she served as Director of Breast Surgical Oncology.
Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Leads surgical oncology efforts and oversees education in the Department of Surgery.
Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Responsible for operations in the Department of Surgery.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital • Boston, MA
Managed fellowship program for breast surgical oncology.
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