Dr. Monica Valero

Biography

Monica G. Valero, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery specializing in Surgical Oncology at Yale Cancer Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital. She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and was the Director of the Hispanic Breast Cancer Program. Dr. Valero earned her medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela and completed her residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, followed by a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Her clinical focus is on breast cancer treatment, where she combines innovative surgical techniques with a commitment to improving patient access to care, especially for underserved populations. Dr. Valero's research interests include breast-conserving surgery, racial disparities in breast cancer, and axillary management of breast disease. She plays a prominent role in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. Through her leadership in the Hispanic Breast Cancer Program, she seeks to bridge gaps in care for Hispanic women and enhance awareness of breast cancer prognosis and treatment options.

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