UM St. Joseph Breast Health Center Welcomes Dr. Suliat Nurudeen

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is proud to welcome breast surgeon Suliat Nurudeen, MD, MPH, FACS, as the medical director of The Breast Health Center. Dr. Nurudeen is a breast surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of all forms of breast disease. Her clinical interests include neoadjuvant breast cancer treatment-or pre-surgical breast cancer therapies for stronger outcomes­-as well as breast-conserving therapies.

Together with Ethan Rogers, MD, and the entire Breast Health Center team, Dr. Nurudeen continues to champion the patient's voice in clinical decision-making with a singular commitment to the development of treatment plans that are effective, personalized and aimed at a comprehensive recovery.

"I'm proud to lead and be part of a team of experts dedicated to a thoroughly advanced and individualized approach to breast health care," Dr. Nurudeen said. "Our Breast Health Center offers advanced screening and diagnosis, access to patient support services for strengthened physical and emotional well-being, and a team of oncologists across a range of specialties that reviews treatment plans weekly, to ensure that our patients are getting exactly the care they need at every point in their treatment journey."

The Breast Health Center at UM St. Joseph offers:

• On-site mammograms
• Advanced diagnostic technology to precisely pinpoint cancers and facilitate timely and effective treatment
• Patient nurse navigator services including our Survivors Offering Support (SOS) program and more
• A complete program of care that provides support for all types of cancer, including radiation oncology, access to infusion services, genetic counseling and more
• Dedicated outpatient rehabilitation programs for lymphedema management, cancer fatigue, balance and more
• Support services in The Barbara L. Posner Wellness & Support Center, which features a range of integrative programs for the mind, body and spirit
• Access to world-class technology and a regional team of cancer specialists

"Our program empowers our patients," Dr. Nurudeen said, "providing the information, support and a collaborative approach to care designed to help them thrive." Dr. Nurudeen, named a Top Doctor in the specialty of Breast Surgery by Baltimore magazine, is accepting new patients.

Dr. Nurudeen and her colleagues are accepting new patients. For a referral or to learn more, please call 410-427-5510 or visit umstjoseph.org/breastexperts. To schedule a mammogram at UM St. Joseph Medical Center, visit umstjoseph.org/mammogram.