Lesley Taylor, M.D.

800-826-4673
Lesley Taylor, Surgical Oncologist, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery
Breast Surgeon
4.8 (115 RATINGS)
Clinical Expertise
Breast Cancer
Breast Surgery
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish
Research Area
Health Inequities
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Division Of Breast Surgery, Department Of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Breast Cancer
Surgery — Breast
Additional Contacts
Referring Physicians/Colleagues
626-218-7100

What every doctor should aspire to be.”   – Patient

Patients speak in glowing terms when describing the surgical skills and compassion of Lesley Taylor, M.D.

A graduate of New York Medical College, Dr. Taylor completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Columbia University in New York City after finishing her residency in general surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Dr. Taylor has brought her passion for international health and her surgical expertise to Ecuador and Ethiopia, where she worked to help eliminate disparities in cancer care. She's a recipient of the Patient's Choice Award.

Location
Education & Experience
Degrees

  • 2005, Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York

  • 2000, Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Columbia University, Manhattan, New York

  • 1998, Bachelor of Arts with Honors in History, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

Fellowship

  • 2010-2011, Postdoctoral Fellow in Breast Surgical Oncology, Columbia University, New York, New York

Residency

  • 2005-2010, Intern and Resident in General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

Professional Experience

  • 2019-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Breast Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2018-2019, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2014-2017, Breast Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2011-2014, Breast Cancer Surgeon, Pink Lotus Breast Center, Beverly Hills, CA

  • 2010-2014, Co-director and Collaborator, “Initiative to Enhance Cancer Care in Ethiopia” (Grant), Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Roche African Research Foundation

Ratings & Reviews
Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with 5 stars being the highest.
Ratings
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.8
Provider listen carefully to you
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.7
Recommend this provider office
4.7
Know important info medical history
4.7
Spend enough time with you
Reviews
01/30/23
Very happy for the help and attentions thanks - Verified patient
01/13/23
Dr. Taylor is very good at explaining my illness and the process to cure the illness. Her explanation is very easy for me to understand. - Verified patient
12/17/22
Dr. Lesley Taylor was/is outstanding. - Verified patient
12/13/22
Dr Talyor has always provided cheese and concise feedback regarding my care and is honest with her feedback on care. I value her opinion, she's a fantastic dr / surgeon. I felt comforted in her care - Verified patient
11/23/22
Dr. Taylor explained the tests that she needed to order to determine the plan of action. She explained the type of cancer that I have. She was very thorough and I felt very comfortable with her being my doctor. - Verified patient