Raeshell S. Sweeting, MD, FACS

Vice Chair for Diversity & Inclusion
Section of Surgical Sciences
Associate Professor of Surgery
Program Director, Breast Surgical Oncology
Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery
Department of Surgery
Phone
(615) 322-2391
Fax
(615) 936-6535

Education:

  • M.D., New York University, New York, NY, 2004-2008
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S. - Economics), Magna Cum Laude, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1998 – 2002
  • Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet, Salutatorian, Nashville, TN, 1994 – 1998

Postdoctoral Training:

  • Breast Surgical Oncology, Fellowship, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2015-2016
  • Administrative Chief Surgical Resident, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2014 – 2015
  • Residency in General Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2008-2015

Patient Emphasis:

  • Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases
  • Health Disparities and Health Equity

Research Focus:

  • Examining health disparities and health inequities in order to achieve equitable solutions
  • Applying economic concepts to study price setting and value in the health care market.
  • Examining breast cancer outcomes across multiple variables

See Dr. Sweeting's Publications on PubMed

Contact:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery
597 Preston Research Building
2220 Pierce Ave.
Nashville, TN 37232

Phone: 615-322-2391
Fax: 615-936-6535
Appointments: 615-322-2064

raeshell.s.sweeting@vumc.org

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Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery