AtlantiCare the biggest and most respected healthcare system in southern New Jersey, has announced that Dr. Kay Yoon-Flannery has been appointed as Chief of Women’s Oncology at the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute. Dr. Yoon-Flannery is a well-known breast surgical oncologist across the country, recognized for her advanced surgical methods and her focus on patient care. In her new role, she will work on growing and connecting the Women’s Oncology Program, which combines breast, gynecologic, and genetic cancer services. This will help create a smooth and comprehensive care experience for women in the region.
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Dr. Yoon-Flannery is excited to join AtlantiCare and believes that bringing cancer services together into one program will make it easier for women to access and manage their care. She wants to ensure women feel supported and connected throughout their entire cancer journey, without having to handle each part separately.
The Women’s Oncology Program is part of AtlantiCare’s long-standing efforts to provide care for breast and gynecologic cancers. By starting with breast health, the program offers support from prevention and early detection through treatment, genetic counseling, and survivorship. This approach makes care more personalized and effective, ensuring it fits women’s real-life situations. A group of specialists works together closely to maintain consistent, continuous care from the start of screening through recovery and beyond.
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Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Physician Executive at AtlantiCare, praised Dr. Yoon-Flannery as a leader in women’s healthcare. He noted her skills as a surgeon and her commitment to treating patients as whole people. Dr. Lombardi said her leadership shows a major step forward for how women’s cancer care is provided in South Jersey. He expects the program to offer top-notch surgical care combined with compassion, innovation, and better access under her leadership.
In addition to leading the program, Dr. Yoon-Flannery will continue to perform surgeries, showing her dedication to being directly involved with patients. She is recognized for developing techniques like drain-free breast surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomies, hidden-scar procedures, wireless localization, and oncoplastic surgery. Her patients also praise her for her kind and supportive care during difficult times. Dr. Yoon-Flannery said, “When women come in for breast care, it often marks the beginning of a bigger journey. My role is to support them through every stage with compassion and understanding.” Through its partnership with the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute, AtlantiCare gives patients access to leading-edge research, clinical trials, expert teams that discuss cancer cases, and second opinions from specialists. This partnership ensures that women in South Jersey get high-quality cancer care without having to travel far.
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