Betty Fan, DO, is a highly skilled surgeon who specializes in breast surgery with expertise in treating both benign and malignant breast diseases. Dr. Fan's clinical practice includes comprehensive surgical procedures, such as breast conservation surgery, oncoplastics surgery, mastectomies, sentinel lymph node biopsies, and axillary lymph node dissections with axillary reverse mapping. She routinely works with her plastic surgery colleagues to offer immediate reconstruction for mastectomy patients and in incorporating immediate lymphatic repair (ILR), otherwise known commonly as LYMPHA, for patients needing extensive axillary lymph node surgery. Dr. Fan understands how personal these diagnoses are, and she is highly regarded for her compassionate approach to patient care. She is an advocate for patient education and shared-decision making.

She has published several research articles and been an invited speaker numerous times on topics that impact breast cancer patients. Dr. Fan’s research is especially interested in patient outcomes and de-escalation of therapy when appropriate.

Additionally, Dr. Fan is teaching and mentoring the next generation of surgeons by working directly with residents and fellows, providing surgical training on breast surgery. She serves on several national committees focused on improving surgical progress and innovation.