Expertise:
Dr. Kaphenas-Valdes' expertise is in breast surgery.
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Spending Time with her Son
Education Degrees:
MD, University at Buffalo (1998)
Affiliations Awards:
Diplomate, American Society of Breast Disease
Number Of Years In Profession:
5
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her dedication, love for her patients and medicine, and to her ability to acknowledge surgery as a part of her life.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was always intrigued by the medical profession, wanted to help people and make a difference in the lives of people and medicine.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Kaphenas-Valdes volunteers her time educating people on breast cancer, breast cancer prevention and early detection.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluating Patients with Different Types of Breast Pain, Cancer, Performing Breast Surgery including Biopsies, Mastectomy and Partial Mastectomy, Sentinel Lymphs Node Biopsies, Axillary Node Dissection Biopsies, Excisional Biopsies, Consulting and Lecturing, Community Outreach
Education Certifications:
Board Certified General Surgeon; Licensed Medical Practitioner
Awards/Honors:
Doctor of Distinction, American Cancer Society (2008)