Breast Health Care Team
From a dedicated patient navigator, to specialized Emerson Health breast health surgeons, and cancer experts from Mass General Cancer Center, our breast health care team is here for you.
Breast Surgeons
Breast Radiologists
Mass General Medical Oncologists at Emerson
Radiation Oncologists
Plastic Surgeon
Joanna H. Ng-Glazier MD, FACS
Plastic Surgery Accepting new patients
Nurse Practitioner
Support Staff
- Oncology Patient Navigator is a patient’s point of contact for care coordination, education, and support. Patients can contact the navigator anytime with questions at 978-287-8173. The Hans and Mavis Lopater Foundation provides funding for the oncology patient navigator.
- Surgeon’s Nurses Diana Abetia, LPN, and Patricia Lichwell, LPN, support patient assessment, care coordination, insurance authorizations, and surgery-related questions.
- Oncology Social Workers Eriko Takai Frank, LICSW, MPH, and Robyn Garcia, MSW, help patients and their families by connecting them to community resources and financial support and assisting them with advanced directives.
- Dietitian Ena Sandler, MS, RD, LDN, helps ensure patients receive the necessary nutrition during cancer treatment, prevention, and survivorship through education and support.
- Therapists train patients to regain strength and functioning and reduce fatigue to enhance their quality of life during and after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
- Lymphedema Specialists evaluate early signs of lymphedema, providing treatment and support to minimize complications.