Annie Tang, M.D.
- Breast Surgery
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery
Annie Tang, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor of breast surgery at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, where she provides innovative surgical care for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Drawn to the field of breast oncology by her passion for women’s health, Dr. Tang takes a personalized approach to cancer care and builds strong doctor-patient relationships.
After earning her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Dr. Tang completed a general surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), East Bay, where she was recognized as Researcher of the Year. She then completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at the UCSF.
Dr. Tang is an advocate for greater health equity, having conducted research into breast cancer disparities and contributed to programs helping underserved communities and uninsured patients. A member of multiple professional organizations, including the Academic College of Surgeons, she’s published more than 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals, including JAMA and the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
Location
Duarte Cancer Center
Duarte, CA 91010
Education & Experience
Degree
- 2016, Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 2010, Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California
Fellowship
- 2024, Breast Surgical Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
Residency
- 2023, General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco-East Bay, San Francisco, California
Professional Experience
- 2024-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, California
Publications
- Tang A, Dzubnar JM, Kelly JF, Banks KC, Phillips JL, Cureton EA, et al. Intraoperative Radiation Therapy: A Large Integrated Health Care System's Approach and Outcomes. Perm J. 2023 Mar 15;27(1):45-55. doi: 10.7812/TPP/22.122. Epub 2023 Mar 6. PMID: 36872871; PMCID: PMC10013716.
- Chakedis JM, Tang A, Savitz A, Lyon LL, Palacios PE, Vuong B, Kavanagh MA, Kuehner GE, Chang SB; Permanente Medical Group Breast Research Collaborative. Economic Impact of Reducing Reexcision Rates after Breast-Conserving Surgery in a Large, Integrated Health System. Ann Surg Oncol. 2022 Oct;29(10):6288-6296. doi: 10.1245/s10434-022-
12127-6. Epub 2022 Jul 29. PMID: 35904654. - Braschi C, Tung C, Tang A, Delgado C, Uribe L, Senekjian L, Keeley JA. Early Outcomes of Subtotal vs Total Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis. JAMA Surg. 2022 Sep 14;157(11):1062–4. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.3146. Epub ahead of print. PMID:36103166; PMCID: PMC9475435.
- Chakedis JM, Chang SB, Tang A, Kuehner GE, Savitz AC, Vuong B, Kavanagh MA. Assessment of Surgeon Factors Associated With Margin Re-excision After Breast-Conserving Surgery. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Aug 1;5(8):e2228100. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.28100. PMID: 35994290; PMCID: PMC9396358.
- Tang A, Neeman E, Kuehner GE, Savitz AC, Mentakis M, Vuong B, Arasu VA, Liu R, Lyon LL, Anshu P, Seaward SA, Patel MD, Habel LA, Kushi LH, Thomas ES, Kolevska T, Chang SB. Telehealth for Preoperative Evaluation of Patients With Breast Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Perm J. 2022 Jun 29;26(2):54-63. doi: 10.7812/TPP/21.126. Epub
2022 Jun 15. PMID: 35933666; PMCID: PMC9662263. - Tang A, Hojila C, Jackson J, Rothenberg KA, Gologorsky RC, Stram D, et al. Gender-Affirming Mastectomy Trends and Surgical Outcomes in Adolescents. Ann Plast Surg. 2022 May;88(4 Suppl):S325-S331. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003135. PMID: 36248210; PMCID: PMC9555285.
- Tang A, Neeman E, Vuong B, Arasu V, Liu R, Kuehner GE, et al. Care in the time of COVID-19: impact on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in a large, integrated health care system. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2022 Feb;191(3):665-675. doi: 10.1007/s10549-021-06468-1. Epub 2022 Jan 6. PMID: 34988767; PMCID: PMC8731186.
- Mazzolini K, Dzubnar J, Kwak H, Banks K, Mooney C, Tang A, et al. An Epidemic Within the Pandemic: The Rising Tide of Trauma During COVID-19. J Surg Res. 2022 Apr;272:139-145. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.11.016. Epub 2021 Dec 9. PMID: 34971837; PMCID:PMC8654586.
- Tang A, Mooney CM, Mittal A, Dzubnar JM, Knopf KB, et al. High Compliance With Choosing Wisely Breast Surgical Guidelines at a Safety-Net Hospital. J Surg Res. 2022 Apr;272:96-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.09.021. Epub 2021 Dec 22. PMID: 34953372.
- Tang A, Mittal A, Mooney CM, Khoury AL, Chiang A, Lai N, et al. Factors delaying chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer at a safety-net hospital. J Natl Med Assoc. 2022 Jan;113(6):706-712. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.08.035. Epub 2021 Sep 11. PMID: 34521514.