Lesly A Dossett, MD, MPH
Maud T Lane Research Professor of Cancer Quality Improvement
Associate Chair
Department of Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
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Lesly A Dossett, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
  • Qualifications
  • Center Memberships
  • Recent Publications
    • Qualifications
    • MPH
      Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2215 Garland Ave (Light Hall), 2008
    • MD
      Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2215 Garland Ave (Light Hall), 2003
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    • Center Member
      Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine
    • Center Member
      Rogel Cancer Center
    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Unpacking overuse of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer to inform de-implementation strategies.
      Skolarus TA, Hawley ST, Forman J, Sales AE, Sparks JB, Metreger T, Burns J, Caram MV, Radhakrishnan A, Dossett LA, Makarov DV, Leppert JT, Shelton JB, Stensland KD, Dunsmore J, Maclennan S, Saini S, Hollenbeck BK, Shahinian V, Wittmann DA, Deolankar V, Sriram S. Implement Sci Commun, 2024 Apr 9; 5 (1): 37 DOI:10.1186/s43058-024-00576-x
      PMID: 38594740
    • Journal Article
      Redefining Cancer Screening Coverage-Screening to Diagnosis.
      Taylor CD, Fendrick AM, Dossett LA. JAMA Health Forum, 2024 Sep 6; 5 (9): e242814 DOI:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2024.2814
      PMID: 39331369
    • Journal Article
      Pilot testing a patient decision aid as a strategy to reduce overtreatment for older women with early-stage breast cancer.
      Pesavento CM, Kazemi RJ, Kappelman A, Thompson JL, Jobin C, Wang T, Dossett LA. Am J Surg, 2024 Sep; 235: 115774 DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.115774
      PMID: 38834420
    • Journal Article
      The Effect of Wire Versus Magnetic Seed Localization on Lumpectomy Cavity Size.
      Dykstra M, Thompson J, Aldous J, Jiang S, Hughes T, Hayman J, Dragovic A, Shah J, Chang A, Speers C, Sabel M, Dossett L, Schipper M, Jagsi R. Pract Radiat Oncol, 2024 14 (4): e255 - e263. DOI:10.1016/j.prro.2023.12.004
      PMID: 38161002
    • Journal Article
      Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Will Synoptic Reporting Really Improve Cancer Outcomes?
      Wang T, Welch HG, Dossett LA. Ann Surg Open, 2024 Jun; 5 (2): e440 DOI:10.1097/AS9.0000000000000440
      PMID: 38911662
    • Journal Article
      Understanding Treatment Decision-Making in Older Women With Breast Cancer: A Survey-Based Study.
      Kazemi RJ, VanWinkle C, Pesavento CM, Wang T, Dossett LA. J Surg Res, 2024 Apr; 296: 418 - 424. DOI:10.1016/j.jss.2023.12.051
      PMID: 38320360
    • Journal Article
      Behavioral Interventions on Surgeons' Preoperative Decision-Making: A Scoping Review and Critical Analysis.
      Antunez AG, Rowe KA, Bain PA, Doherty GM, Dossett LA. J Surg Res, 2024 Mar; 295: 547 - 558. DOI:10.1016/j.jss.2023.11.037
      PMID: 38086255
    • Journal Article
      Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in NSQIP-The PROMise Land.
      Jensen CB, Dossett LA, Pitt SC. JAMA Surg, 2024 Sep 1; 159 (9): 1040 DOI:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.1758
      PMID: 38922610
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