Benign Breast Conditions
Provides care for fibroadenomas, phyllodes tumors, nipple discharge and other benign breast concerns.
Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Surgery and Care
Renown Breast Surgery Care offers a full range of care—from common (benign) conditions to breast cancer. Our team works together to guide you every step of the way.
Breast Care
Find the Care You Need
Connect with specialized breast care, from evaluation and risk assessment through surgery, recovery and ongoing support.
Breast Health & Support
Conrad Breast Center
Access breast imaging, diagnostic services, high-risk care and coordinated breast health resources.
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Oncology Wellness Center
Find nutrition, movement, rehabilitation and wellness support throughout treatment and recovery.
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Our breast surgical oncology department continues to grow to meet the needs of our community. We have specialized advanced practice providers focused on breast care and are excited to welcome two additional fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologists in Fall, 2026, to round out our experienced team.
To achieve your best outcome, we collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team:
- Medical Oncology for systemic treatment and risk-reduction planning
- Radiation Oncology for additional localized therapy when needed
- Oncology Wellness for added support including nutrition guidance, pre-surgery strength planning (prehabilitation), and personalized activity and exercise programs
- Breast Radiology for advanced surgical planning
- Genetics to identify higher risk patients who might benefit from additional screening and specialized treatments
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for optimal aesthetic outcomes
- Lymphedema Physical Therapy for risk reduction and early treatment for best outcomes
Recognized for Quality Care
Renown is the only program in Northern Nevada accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)—a national standard for high-quality breast care.
Breast Conditions and Care
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Uses the Volpara platform to combine mammogram results with personal risk factors.
High-Risk Breast Clinic
Provides additional monitoring, screening and follow-up for patients at increased risk.
Care for High-Risk Breast Changes
Includes atypical hyperplasia, LCIS, papillary lesions and other high-risk breast changes.
Advanced Breast Cancer Surgery
Offers oncoplastic surgery, hidden-scar techniques and nipple-sparing mastectomies, with plastic surgeon collaboration when needed.
Breast Cancer Resources
Meet Your Care Team
Michelle Chu, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast surgical oncology and serves as Renown’s Director of Breast Surgical Oncology. She also leads the NAPBC Breast Program Leadership Committee at Pennington Cancer Institute and is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
