Anne Peled, MD
Breast Cancer Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Breast Reconstruction Specialist
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
- General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
Fellowship(s)
Breast Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Microsurgery, University of California, San Francisco
Area of Expertise
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Oncoplastic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Years of Experience
Over 10 years
Certifications & Licensure
- Medical Board of California
- National Board of Medical Examiners – Part I, II, III
- American Board of Plastic Surgeons
Biography
Dr. Anne Peled is a uniquely qualified surgeon specializing in breast cancer surgery, plastic surgery, and breast reconstruction. Based in San Francisco, she combines her expertise as a breast cancer surgeon and a plastic surgeon to offer innovative approaches to breast cancer treatment and reconstruction.
Dr. Peled completed her undergraduate studies at Amherst College, earning a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Spanish. She then attended Harvard Medical School for her medical degree. Her extensive training includes residencies in both General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Microsurgery at the same institution.
As a breast cancer survivor herself, Dr. Peled brings a unique perspective to her practice, combining her professional expertise with personal experience. This has strengthened her commitment to providing empathetic and personalized care for her patients.
Dr. Peled is pioneering innovative techniques in breast cancer treatment, including a combined mastectomy and reconstruction approach that preserves the nipple, skin, and sensation. Her research focuses on improving outcomes after breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction.
Selected Awards & Honors
- 2011 American Association for Cancer Research Scholar-in-Training Award, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- 2019 Best Paper Presentation, California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
- 2019 Best Paper, Breast Session, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Selected Publications
- Warren Peled A, Peled ZM. Nerve Preservation and Allografting for Sensory Innervation following Immediate Implant Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2019;7:e2332.
- Warren Peled A, Itakura K, Foster RD, Hamolsky D, Tanaka J, Ewing C, Alvarado M, Esserman LJ, Hwang ES. The Impact of Chemotherapy on Post-Operative Complications after Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Arch Surg. 2010;145:880.
- Warren Peled A, Foster RD, Stover AC, Itakura K, Ewing CA, Alvarado M, Hwang ES, Esserman LJ. Outcomes after Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction in 657 Breasts. Ann Surg Oncol. 2012;19:3402.
featured Articles
Sensation-Preserving Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction
In this interview, Dr. Anne Peled shares her unique insights on breast reconstruction options.
Will I have Sensation After Mastectomy and Reconstruction?
Regaining Sensation After Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction: What to Expect
Meet Dr. Anne Peled: Stage 1 Survivor
Read Dr. Anne Peled’s inspiring story who is a stage 1 breast cancer survivor.
Featured Interview
Nerve Reconstruction Surgery for Mastectomy Survivors
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