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Society of breast surgeons installs new president
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Deanna J. Attai, MD, assistant clinical professor of surgery at David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, has been installed as president of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Attai, who cares for patients with malignant and benign breast conditions, will serve a 1-year term. She will oversee all activities that help the society fulfill its mission to promote education, research and the development of advanced surgical techniques.
Deanna J. Attai
“I am extremely proud to take on this leadership position in the premier organization in the breast surgery field,” Attai said in a press release. “I hope to enhance the society’s educational efforts through the annual meeting as well as though digital outreach, including webinars and social media involving both physicians and patients. Another major focal point this year will be our patient website, which will be a unique resource geared towards building greater involvement of the community in breast health education and [society] activities.”
Attai, a member of the society since 2002, previously served as its secretary, treasurer, and chair of its finance and communication committees.