
MD
Surgical oncologist specialising in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Stephen R. Grobmyer is a distinguished surgical oncologist and Institute Chief of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Cancer Institute. He brings over 30 years of clinical experience, having previously served as Professor of Surgery and Section Head of Breast Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio, where he co-directed their Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program. He trained at leading institutions including the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, and completed a surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Dr. Grobmyer's clinical practice and research focus on developing new approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat breast cancer. He performs a range of breast-conserving and reconstructive procedures, including lymphatic mapping, sentinel lymph node biopsy, lumpectomy, mastectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy, and oncoplastic surgery. He has published over 196 peer-reviewed articles, 20 book chapters, and edited a textbook on innovative cancer therapies, while delivering more than 120 invited lectures internationally.
He is consistently recognised in Best Doctors in America since 2007 and has received major awards including the Lester Dragstedt Physician Scientist Award and the Society of Surgical Oncology Clinical Investigator Award. His work has been featured in prominent US media outlets including NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times and Vogue. He is an ideal choice for patients seeking expert, research-driven care in complex breast cancer management.
Special interests: innovative approaches to breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, cancer research and clinical investigation.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, United States · 1995
Residency in General Surgery
New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, United States · 2002
Research Fellowship in Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical School, United States · 1999
Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States · 2004
Institute Chief, Cancer Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Professor of Surgery and Section Head of Breast Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, United States · 2012–2019
Attending Physician and Associate Professor of Surgery
University of Florida, United States · 2004–2012
Attending Physician and Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Florida, United States · 2004–2010
Surgical Oncology Fellow
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States · 2002–2004
Resident in General Surgery
New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, United States · 1996–2002
196 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Breast Cancer, Breast Health Concerns, Breast Lumps.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
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