Linda M. Pak, MD

As a breast cancer surgeon and surgical oncologist at NYU Langone’s Breast Cancer Center, I perform a variety of breast surgeries, including lumpectomies and nipple-sparing mastectomies. To help patients achieve the best cosmetic outcome, I work closely with NYU Langone plastic surgeons to offer patients undergoing lumpectomy a joint oncoplastic approach, in which we combine tumor removal surgery with plastic surgery. We can also offer patients various reconstructive options after mastectomy.

Treatment options for breast cancer care have increased significantly—and have become much more complex. I help my patients navigate their treatment options, including those they may elect to omit, based on their specific clinical circumstances.

Breast cancer care is collaborative. I enjoy the multidisciplinary nature and clinical decision-making that go into helping people with breast cancer. I work with a fantastic clinical team. We work together to treat everyone we see comprehensively and holistically.

In addition to caring for patients, I enjoy being involved in breast cancer research. I have co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and am a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

I value and respect my patients as individuals and bring a humanistic approach to how I treat all my patients. I am dedicated to collaborating with my patients to create the best personalized treatment plan for them, based on what is important to them and their values.