Barnabas Health Medical Group Welcomes Breast Surgeon Janet Yeh, M.D. to The Center for Breast Health and Disease Management

Barnabas Health Medical Group (BHMG) recently announced the addition of Janet Yeh, M.D., a fellowship trained breast surgeon to the Center for Breast Health and Disease Management, located at Clara Maass Medical Center, a Barnabas Health facility, and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center in Livingston, NJ.

As Director of the Breast Center at Clara Maass Medical Center and as a breast surgeon with the Center for Breast Health and Disease Management, Dr. Yeh provides comprehensive breast care as well as medical and surgical expertise. Dr. Yeh’s decision to specialize in surgical breast oncology, with a concentration in the treatment of malignant as well as benign breast disease, is rooted in the strong patient relationships that develop when caring for patients.

“Breast surgical oncology is extremely patient-oriented,” said Dr. Yeh. “It is vital to take the time to get to know one’s patients and understand what is important in their lives in order to create an appropriate treatment plan for that individual and their families. Breast oncology is an exciting field that is advancing at an incredible pace. It is extremely multidisciplinary in nature, which means we are part of a large and diverse team, all focused on working together to provide our patients with the best care and treatment possible. While it can be very challenging, it is extremely rewarding in many ways.”

In addition to breast surgical oncology, Dr. Yeh has an interest in high-risk patients and their families as well as the prevention and early detection of breast cancer and breast disease. She is a strong advocate for self-breast exams and urges women to be more aware of their own body.

“I try to emphasize the importance of women becoming more familiar with their own bodies and what is normal for them as an individual – it can lead to early detection and alert an individual of what is new or different that should be evaluated by a physician,” said Dr. Yeh.

Dr. Yeh earned her medical degree from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, N.Y. She completed a residency in general surgery at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, N.J. and a fellowship in breast surgery at New York University in New York City. Dr. Yeh is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Surgical Society of Oncology, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with the Center for Breast Health and Disease Management, please call 973.844-4161 (Clara Maas Medical Center) or 973.322.7002 (Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center) or visit BarnabasHealthMedicalGroup.org.

About the Barnabas Health Medical Group
Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of Barnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence. For more information, visit www.BarnabasHealthMedicalGroup.org.

About Clara Maass Medical Center
Located in Belleville, NJ, Clara Maass Medical Center is a 469-bed community hospital offering patients expert care in a technology-rich environment. Clara Maass centers and services include the Women’s Health Center, Nuclear Medicine, The Cancer Center at Clara Maass, Diagnostic Cardiac Services including Cardiac Catheterization, Emergency Angioplasty and Rehabilitation, The Pain Management Center, The Joint & Spine Institute, a Vascular Center, Same Day Surgery, The Wound Center at Clara Maass, The Center for Sleep Disorders, The Bariatric Surgery Center, Rehabilitation Services, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Services, Maternity Services and Parent Education, Pediatrics, a state-of-the- art Emergency Department, Radiology services and community outreach programs. The staff of dedicated physicians, nurses, and health care professionals is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care services and health education to the community and the region. For more information, visit www.barnabashealth.org/claramaass.