Surgical Breast Oncology at Witham

Indiana's first surgical breast oncologist will guide you through your individual treatment plan

R. Thomas Schmidt, M.D., Indiana's first surgical breast oncologist meets with a patient

Witham is pleased to offer the best in surgical breast oncology. R. Thomas Schmidt, M.D., was the first surgical breast oncologist in the State of Indiana. He currently serves patients at our Whitestown at Anson location at the Witham Breast Care Center.

Services provided:

Specially trained breast surgeon providing clinical and radiographic correlation and consultation for your individual treatment plan.
Proficiency in traditional surgical techniques as well as progressive, minimally invasive procedures (minimal tissue removed) whenever appropriate for the problem.
Fine needle biopsy, ultrasound guided core biopsy and stereotactic guided core biopsy.
Sentinel lymphatic node mapping.
Coordination of care with a multidisciplinary approach.
In office minimally invasive "band-aid" breast biopsy.
Surgical catheter placement for new 5 day SAVI radiation treatment vs. 6 weeks of daily treatment.
Participation in molecular profiling genomics of breast cancer (Oncotype DX) tissue analysis for individualized recurrence risk which assists with specific "tailor made" oncology treatment plans.
Breast MRI with CAD Stream
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Hematology Oncology Services
Mammography Services
Genetic Counseling
Survivors Program
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