معرفی
Dr. Ellie Proussaloglou is an Assistant Professor of Surgery (Breast Surgical Oncology) at Yale University, affiliated with Yale School of Medicine and Smilow Cancer Hospital. She specializes in breast surgical oncology, combining expertise in gynecologic and breast surgery to address holistic patient care, particularly focusing on reproductive health impacts, sexual health, and financial toxicity in cancer care. Her clinical roles span breast cancer treatment, high-risk screening, and benign breast conditions, with affiliations at Smilow Cancer Genetics & Prevention Program and Yale Cancer Center.
Education:
- B.S. in Biology (Genomics), Duke University
- M.D., University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Brown University/Women & Infants Hospital
- Interdisciplinary Breast Surgery Fellowship, Yale University
Research Interests:
Dr. Proussaloglou’s research emphasizes patient experience, quality of life, and financial burden in breast cancer care. Key areas include decision-making processes for high-risk patients, sexual health outcomes, and financial toxicity in BRCA mutation carriers. She also advocates for young women and genetic risk populations, aiming to improve survivorship support and surgical decision frameworks.
Awards & Honors:
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2018)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (2018)
Clinical & Advocacy Work:
She serves as Legislative Chair for District 1 (New England) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Her clinical practice integrates interdisciplinary care, prioritizing patient education and trust-building. She is actively involved in expanding Yale’s breast surgery services to regional hospitals like Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Labs/Teams: Member of Cancer Prevention and Control Center, Smilow Cancer Genetics & Prevention Program, and Yale Cancer Center.