Adrienne Cobb

Dr. Adrienne Cobb is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer care, emphasizing disparities in healthcare outcomes and patient education. Her clinical practice integrates evidence-based guidelines with patient-centered approaches. She holds board certifications in Surgery and affiliations with Froedtert Hospital and the Clinical Cancer Center.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Spanish from DePauw University
• MD from Indiana University School of Medicine
• General Surgery Residency at Loyola University Medical Center
• Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• MS in Clinical Research Methods and Epidemiology from Loyola University Chicago

Research Focus: Dr. Cobb's work addresses racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes, treatment patterns, and access to care. She examines the impact of clinical trials like KATHERINE and CREATE-X on therapy utilization. Her studies also evaluate online health information quality and patient myths about lymphedema. She advocates for systemic solutions to reduce inequities in cancer treatment.

Leadership & Awards: She participated in the AAMC Minority Faculty Leadership Course (2024) and Grant Writers Coaching Group. Her research has been published in Annals of Surgery, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, and Current Breast Cancer Reports.

Clinical Contributions: Her practice spans benign breast diseases, high-risk breast care, and breast surgery. She emphasizes multilingual care (English/Spanish) and collaborates on initiatives to improve surgical outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities.