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Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Illinois College of Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: breast biopsy, cancer surgery, breast cancer, and more.

234 Goodman Street Barrett Center, Ml 0772
Cincinnati, OH 45267

(513) 584-8900

Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD is a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1985 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD is affiliated with UC Health and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Office Locations

Address:

234 Goodman Street Barrett Center, Ml 0772
Cincinnati, OH 45267

Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

In The News

“Her surgical oncologist at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, said Kasturi's case was especially tough.”—"COLUMN: Exhausted from cancer battle, she found spiritual healing in Burnet Woods", WCPO Cincinnati, October 2019

“No wonder their surgical oncologist, Dr. Beth Shaughnessy, of the University of Cincinnati's Cancer Institute's Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, calls them "an ideal couple.”—"Love endures through three breast cancer battles", Cincinnati.com , February 2014

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

doctor visit	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

breast procedures	26
cancer surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	141
excision	45
lymph node procedures	36
open surgery	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

breast procedures	26
cancer surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	156
excision	46
lymph node procedures	37
open surgery	31

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

breast procedures	42
cancer surgery	29
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	137
excision	69
lymph node procedures	51
open surgery	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

breast procedures	35
cancer surgery	36
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	94
excision	57
lymph node procedures	45
open surgery	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	71

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

doctor visit	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	59

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and open surgery.

breast procedures	33
cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	129
excision	54
lymph node procedures	40
open surgery	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Female	30
Male	2

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	64
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1985. She completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery 994 and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1985)

Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery 994 (2002)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ImpediMed, Inc.	$2,000 $2,000
Elucent Medical	$92 $92
Ethicon US, LLC	$61 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $61
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$46 IORT $46
Cianna Medical Inc	$46 SAVI/SAVI SCOUT $46
Other	$29 FABRY-DISEASE $18	$11

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$2,000
Food and Beverage	$273

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy practices surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Areas of expertise for Dr. Shaughnessy include breast biopsy and breast cancer. Her professional affiliations include the University of Cincinnati Health and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.