Dr. Laura Esserman

Dr. Laura Esserman is a prominent breast cancer surgeon and researcher known for her innovative approaches to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. She is the director of the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center and has played a key role in developing personalized medicine strategies, which tailor treatments to individual patients based on their unique genetic and tumor characteristics. Dr. Esserman is also an advocate for improving cancer care through clinical trials and research, aiming to enhance outcomes and reduce overtreatment in breast cancer patients. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding and management of the disease.