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Dr. Gregory Boone, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: skin-sparing mastectomy, soft tissue sarcoma surgery, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), and more.

1320 Mercy Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44708

(330) 471-5930

Dr. Gregory Boone, MD is a general surgeon in Canton, OH specializing in general surgery. Dr. Gregory Boone, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Cleveland Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

1320 Mercy Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44708

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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.

doctor visit	74
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	79

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

doctor visit	79
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	11
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

doctor visit	81
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	33

doctor visit	98
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	13
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	42

doctor visit	85
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	34

doctor visit	95
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	50

doctor visit	100
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	59

doctor visit	104
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	68

doctor visit	243

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Boone, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Boone, MD treated as a general surgeon in Canton, OH were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	109
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Boone, MD.

**Gender**
Female	74
Male	26

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	66
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	10
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Boone, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Boone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	8
Cancer	34

Education & Training

He completed residency at Mount Carmel Health System. He is certified by the Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Mount Carmel Health System (1990)

Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Boone, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$1,507 AlloDerm $809	Spy $680	STRATTICE $18
Allergan Inc.	$1,142 AlloDerm $1,134	STRATTICE $7
Genentech USA, Inc.	$377 Perjeta $245	Kadcyla $81	TECENTRIQ $50
Ethicon US, LLC	$79 EVICEL $19	SURGICEL NU-KNIT $18	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $16	PHYSIOMESH $14	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$56 FASLODEX $32	IRESSA $12	LYNPARZA $12
Other	$278 OFIRMEV $36	Santyl $26	Halaven $25	NON-PRODUCT $22	CYRAMZA $18	Other $150

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,895
Food and Beverage	$1,504
Education	$39

Biography

Dr. Gregory Boone is a specialist in general surgery in Canton, OH. Areas of expertise for Dr. Boone include breast pain, swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), and second opinions. Dr. Boone's medical residency was performed at Mount Carmel Health System. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Cleveland Clinic and Mercy Hospital.