Paula M. Termuhlen, M.D. Associate Professor of Surgery Director, General Surgery Residency Program Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology

Education

M.D.: St. Louis University, St. Louis (1989)
Internship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (1990)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (1995)
Fellowship: University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (1998)

Prior to joining WSU in 2001, Dr. Termuhlen was the surgical oncologist for the NCI designated comprehensive cancer center at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Certification

General Surgery (1997) Recertification (2006)

Clinical Expertise

Surgical Oncology

Professional Affiliations

American College of Surgeons
Society of Surgical Oncology
American Society of Breast Surgeons
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
National Cancer Institute

Special Interests

Melanoma (neck down)
Breast cancer
Breast diseases
Breast cysts
Ultrasound (in-house)
Sentinel node biopsy
Lymphoscintigraphy (melanoma patients)
Skin lesion evaluation
Abnormal mammogram
Clinical trials for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases
Attends multi-disciplinary breast conferences twice a month organized through local hospital
Coordination of tumor board once a month through our local hospital
Services offered for breast care specialists through local hospital
Reach to Recovery services offered through our office and locally

Hospital Privileges

Kettering Medical Center (a)
Miami Valley Hospital (c)

Key: (a) denotes active status; (c) denotes courtesy status

Contact

Wright State Physicians Surgical Oncology and Breast Care
1222 S. Patterson, Suite 220
Dayton, OH 45402
Patient Phone: (937) 424-2469
Fax: (937) 424-2479

Phone for Academic Issues: (937) 208-2177
Phone for Residency Issues: (937) 208-2485