Dr. Yana Puckett, MD, MPH, MBA, MSc, FSSO
Dr. Yana Puckett, MD, MBA, MPH, MSc, FSSO, is a fellowship-trained, double board-certified breast surgical oncologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis, surgical management, and reconstruction of breast cancer. She provides expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide. Dr. Puckett specializes in cases involving diagnostic errors, delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, overtreatment, surgical errors, oncoplastic reconstruction, and postoperative complications. Recognized for her clear, objective, and evidence-based opinions, she helps attorneys and juries understand complex breast surgery standards of care with precision and clarity.
- Breast Surgery
- General Surgery
- Mammography
- Medical Malpractice
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Personal Injury
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiology
- Wrongful Death
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: MD – Doctor of Medicine
MBA – Master of Business Administration
MPH – Master of Public Health
MSc – Master of Science
FSSO – Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology
Board Certification – General Surgery
Board Certification – Complex General Surgical Oncology
State Medical Licenses – Florida, South Carolina, Texas (adjust as needed)
DEA Registration – Active
Advanced Training Certificate – Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship, University of Wisconsin
Residency Training – General Surgery, Texas Tech University
Research Fellowship – Saint Louis University - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Active member of Society for Surgical Oncologists and American Society for Breast Surgery
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Breast Cancer Surgery & Oncoplastic Techniques – Presented lectures and case-based discussions for residents and multidisciplinary teams during fellowship and clinical practice.
Breast Imaging–Pathology Correlation – Led small-group sessions on diagnostic pathways, localization techniques, and biopsy decision-making.
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy & Axillary Management – Taught residents and trainees operative principles, evidence-based algorithms, and landmark trials such as ACOSOG Z0011, AMAROS, and SOUND.
Complications in Breast Surgery – Delivered morbidity and mortality presentations focused on surgical decision-making, postoperative management, and quality improvement.
Breast Cancer Disparities & Public Health – Guest lectures covering epidemiology, risk reduction, access to care, and population-level outcome gaps.
Research Methodology & Scientific Writing – Taught medical students and residents principles of study design, statistical interpretation, and manuscript development during your research fellowship.
Professional Speaking – Regularly provide expert opinions to legal teams on standards of care, delayed diagnosis, surgical decision-making, and postoperative complications; experienced in clearly communicating complex medical issues to non-medical audiences. - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Breast Surgery
Available Upon Request