Breast Surgery

Breast Surgery

Jessica Gaffaney, PA-C

Cecilia Stroede M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Jessica Gaffaney, PA-C

Primary Clinic:

Surgical Associates, SC

2400 Pine Ridge Blvd.
Wausau, WI 54401
Local: 715-847-2022
Toll Free: 1-888-278-3795

Medical Education

BS – Psychology & Nursing – University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

MS – Physician Assistant Studies – University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Specialty

Breast Surgery, Breast Health/Cancer/High Risk

Areas of Interest

Breast Cancer and High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening

Background and Training

Jessica was born and raised in Wausau before moving to Boulder, Colorado to pursue an undergraduate degree in Psychology.  After having children, she moved back to Wausau where she worked for several years in the Aspirus Emergency Department and Marshfield Clinic Urgent Care as a Physician Assistant before joining Dr. Stroede at Surgical Associates in 2017.  Jessica is happy to be here and honored to be working with Dr. Stroede.  Her focus is primarily on benign breast disease, patients who have a high risk for breast cancer, and post-operative management.  Jessica has three children and enjoys spending time on the lake up north as well as doing ballet and yoga.

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Cecilia Stroede M.D., F.A.C.S.

Primary Clinic:

Surgical Associates, SC

2400 Pine Ridge Blvd.
Wausau, WI 54401
Local: 715-847-2022
Toll Free: 1-888-278-3795

Outreach Clinic

Surgical Associates – Rhinelander
c/o Aspirus Rhinelander Clinic
1630 N. Chippewa Drive Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: 715/847-2022

Started Practice:

2001

Medical Education:

Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA

Residency:

University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago, IL

Breast Surgery Fellowship:

University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Specialties:

Breast Surgery, Breast Health/Cancer/High Risk

Areas of Interest:

Breast Cancer and High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening

Certifications:

American Board of Surgery

Services

At Surgical Associates, our breast surgery team manages all concerns related to the breast, cancer and non-cancerous.  We also provide detailed breast risk assessments for people who may have an increased risk for developing breast cancer.  You might be referred to our breast surgery team to discuss surgical options or because you need an expert clinical breast exam and evaluation of worrisome breast-related changes.  Our breast surgery team will evaluate and manage the following:

• Breast cancer
• High breast cancer risk by family history
• High risk lesions such as Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia, Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia, or Lobular Carcinoma In Situ
• Papilloma
• Radial scar (Complex Sclerosing Lesion)
• Phyllodes Tumor
• Benign (non-cancerous) lesions such as fibroadenomas and fibrocystic changes
• Breast changes such as nipple discharge, skin or nipple changes, or new lumps or masses
• Breast infections
• Breast pain

At Surgical Associates, our goal is to provide personalized care using a collaborative, team-based approach and up to date technology and treatment guidelines. Dr. Cecilia Stroede, our fellowship trained breast surgeon and Director of Aspirus Breast Program, will work closely with your personal physician and an experienced breast cancer team of radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, and plastic surgeons at a CoC and NAPBC accredited institution to provide a fast diagnosis and an efficient pathway through treatment. Dr. Stroede along with the breast cancer team meets regularly to review and discuss all new patients with breast cancer to reach an agreement on treatment strategies.  Our team’s focus is always on the individual needs of every patient.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call (715)847-2022

Clinical Locations

Pre and Post-Operative information if you have been scheduled for a procedure or surgery: