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Dealing with a variety of life threatening surgical diseases, often with both grave emotional and physical consequences, expect professional, personal care with the utmost concern for your well being and quality of life.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital and Research Institute - surgical fellowship trained
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Specialties
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Breast Surgery
Dr. Pahnke is a breast surgeon in Delaware who specializes in treating conditions that affect breast health. Breast surgery is a highly specialized field, performing procedures such as lumpectomies, biopsies, mastectomies and sentinel node procedures. Dr. Pahnke may offer comprehensive care for breast conditions, treating patients from the diagnostic stage to post-surgery. Although women are usually associated with issues concerning breast health, men may require the care of a breast surgeon as well.
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Pahnke may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Special Interests
- Breast Cancer Surgery and Followup Care
- Breast Disease - Diagnosis and Treatment
- Directing Your Personal Care
- Full Axillary Dissections
- Second Opinions /Tumor Board Presentation
- Sentinnel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Stereotactic and Ultrasound Core Biopsy
Education & Training
Medical School
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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
MD FACS • 1977
Residency
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University Of Texas Health Science Center at Houston • Houston, TX
Residency in General Surgery • 1977 - 1982
Fellowship
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MD Anderson Cancer Institute
Fellowship in Surgical Oncology---- Breast / Melanoma Service • 1981 - 1983
Languages Spoken
- English