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Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Professional interests include: breast surgery, melanoma, lumpectomy, and more.
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792

Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS is a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UW Health.

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Office Locations

5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee Vamc (695)
Milwaukee, WI 53295
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UW Health

600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 916-0500
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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.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News 

“The paper didn t include healthier nursing home residents who are strong enough to undergo outpatient surgery, said Dr. Heather Neuman, a surgeon and associate professor at the University of...”—"Race for the Cure 2018: When breast cancer surgery isn't the best route", Oregonlive , September 2018
“The paper didn't include healthier nursing home residents who are strong enough to undergo outpatient surgery, said Dr. Heather Neuman, a surgeon and associate professor at the University of...”—"Study: Breast cancer surgery could be more dangerous for nursing home patients than cancer", USA Today, August 2018
“For instance, it didn't include healthier nursing home residents who are strong enough to undergo outpatient surgery, said Dr. Heather Neuman, a surgeon and associate professor at the University of...”—"For nursing home residents with breast cancer, surgery actually may hasten death", Los Angeles Times, August 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

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surgical biopsy

In 2012, Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS performed more surgical biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2012 were lymph node procedures, excision, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 12
cancer surgery 12
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 112
excision 29
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
lymph node procedures 35
open surgery 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 120
excision 12
lymph node procedures 24
open surgery 12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 26
Female 78
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 90
lymph node procedures 12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 16
Female 74
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 99
excision 13
lymph node procedures 29
open surgery 13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 42
Female 152
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were lymph node procedures, excision, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 18
cancer surgery 18
diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 136
excision 38
lymph node procedures 41
open surgery 20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 20
Female 101
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 50
cancer surgery 50
diagnostic procedures 36
doctor visit 189
excision 86
lymph node procedures 68
open surgery 36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 28
Female 130
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 28
cancer surgery 28
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 165
excision 55
lymph node procedures 52
open surgery 27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 25
Female 125
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were lymph node procedures, excision, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 27
cancer surgery 27
diagnostic procedures 30
doctor visit 162
excision 57
lymph node procedures 60
open surgery 30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 30
Female 119
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were lymph node procedures, excision, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 21
cancer surgery 21
diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 173
excision 52
lymph node procedures 57
open surgery 31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 32
Female 124
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 11
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were lymph node procedures, excision, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 22
cancer surgery 22
diagnostic procedures 25
doctor visit 185
excision 47
lymph node procedures 47
open surgery 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 35
Female 134
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 11
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 27
cancer surgery 27
diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 153
excision 51
lymph node procedures 41
open surgery 24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 22
Female 136
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2023 were excision, lymph node procedures, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 19
cancer surgery 19
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 188
excision 41
lymph node procedures 33
open surgery 22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 26
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS in 2023

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated as a surgical oncologist in Milwaukee, WI were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures 24
cancer surgery 24
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 147
excision 43
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
lymph node procedures 41
open surgery 23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS.

Gender
Female 109
Male 25
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 13
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 1
75 to 84 34
Less than 65 2
65 to 74 78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Dementia 0
Cancer 57

Education & Training

Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed residency at UNC Hospitals. She is certified by the Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: UNC Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
UW Health

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Research Payments

Dr. Heather B. Neuman, MD, MS has received 3 research payments totaling $15,092.

Biography

Dr. Heather Neuman practices surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Neuman attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at UNC Hospitals. Areas of expertise for Dr. Neuman include sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), and lumpectomy. She is professionally affiliated with UW Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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