Faculty

Julie A. Billar, M.D.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Contact

Billar.Julie@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Julie A. Billar, M.D., is a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of breast disease with a focus on breast cancer. Dr. Billar has been active in multiple national clinical trials. She has been the site principal investigator for several trials. Dr. Billar supports resident and fellow education and delivers continuing medical education for healthcare professionals. She also provides patient education and outreach.

Focus areas

  • Surgical management of breast cancer.
  • Inflammatory breast cancer.
  • Genetic susceptibility to breast cancer.
  • Patient education.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Billar is an advocate for the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer. She provides individualized breast cancer care using cutting-edge surgical techniques that are based on the latest, evidence-based research.

Professional highlights

  • Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons, 2013-present.
  • Member, Society of Surgical Oncology, 2012-present.
  • Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2012-present.
  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at Banner — University Medical Center Phoenix:
    • Medical director, Multidisciplinary Breast Program, 2019-2023.
    • Section lead, Breast Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, 2019-2023.
    • Committee chair, Banner Oncology Clinical Consensus Group: Breast Cancer Margins Work Group, 2013-2023.
    • Committee chair, Banner Oncology Clinical Consensus Group: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Work Group, 2013-2023.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Senior Associate Consultant, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery

Academic Rank

  1. Assistant Professor of Surgery

EDUCATION

  1. Fellowship - Breast Surgical Oncology John Wayne Cancer Institute
  2. Resident Surgery - General (Categorical) Residency, Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. MD University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  4. BS - Major: Microbiology Arizona State University

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