Oluwadamilola M. Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS
Professor of Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Member, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Surgical Director, Rena Rowan Breast Center, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine
Program Director, Implementation Innovation, Penn Center for Cancer Innovation (PC3I), Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) Liaison, Breast Cancer Research Program, Abramson Cancer Center
Department: Surgery
Graduate Group Affiliations
Contact information
Department of Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street, 4th Floor Silverstein Pvln.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street, 4th Floor Silverstein Pvln.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-662-4392
Fax: 215-614-0207
Fax: 215-614-0207
Publications
Education:
AB (history and science)
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 2001.
AM (comparative literature)
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 2001.
MD
Washington University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2007.
MPHS (population health sciences)
Washington University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2011.
Permanent linkAB (history and science)
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 2001.
AM (comparative literature)
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 2001.
MD
Washington University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2007.
MPHS (population health sciences)
Washington University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2011.
Selected Publications
Hedges EA, Maceyko MH, Newman AM, Brooks AD, Fayanju OM: Breast Surgery. Building a Clinical Practice. Success in Academic Surgery series. Wang TS, Vardas PN (eds.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2026 Notes: In progress.Mahmoud MA, Ehsan S, Ginzberg SP, Domchek SM, Nathanson KL, Conant EF, Kontos D, Chen J, Edmonds CE, Fayanju OM, McCarthy AM.: Racial Differences in Screening Eligibility by Breast Density After State-Level Insurance Expansion. JAMA Netw Open 8: e2525216, Aug 2025.
Mahmoud MA, Fayanju OM, McCarthy AM, Zeballos Torrez CR, Edmonds CE.: Exploring Imaging Biomarkers to Improve Equity in Supplemental and High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening Between Black and White Women: A Perspective on Background Parenchymal Enhancement and Breast Density. Clin Breast Cancer Jul 2025.
Lee KT, Geiss C, Fulton HJ, Charles D, Gonzalez BD, Jim HSL, Henry NL, Hershman DL, Tworoger SS, Bradbury A, Fayanju OM, Vadaparampil ST, Gwede CK.: Hidden Costs of Endocrine Therapy for Black Breast Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Examination of Patient and Provider Experiences. Clin Breast Cancer Jul 2025.
Edmonds CE, McCarthy AM, Elmore LC, Mahmoud MA, Zeballos Torrez C, Ginzberg SP, Fayanju OM.: Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Among Black Women: A Path Toward Equity. J Breast Imaging Jul 2025.
Hamid SA, Fayanju OM, Greenup RA, Hawkins AT, Dossett LA.: Navigating the Surgeon-Scientist Path in Health Services Research: Insights from a Mentorship Series for Trainees. Ann Surg Jul 2025.
Fayanju OM, Maduekwe UN, Snyder RA, Trevino JG: Moderator, Podcast - SSO Education Series: Increasing Patient Diversity in Clinical Trials Society of Surgical Oncology July 2025.
Showalter SL, Laronga C; Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Work Group.: Highlights and Perspectives from the Society of Surgical Oncology's Statements on Bilateral and Contralateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy. Ann Surg Oncol 32(6): 3857-3860, Jun 2025 Notes: Committee Report; Dr. Fayanju a member of the SSOBD Site Work Group.
Berkowitz CL, De Jesus E, Collins KL, Fayanju OM.: Beyond the Checkbox: Advancing Health Equity in American College of Surgeons Quality Programs (Commentary re Liu 2024-1229). J Am Coll Surg Jun 2025.
Sabet CJ, Jain B, Fayanju OM.: Implementing Value-Based Health Care in Surgical Oncology: A Pathway to Improved Outcomes and Efficiency. JCO Oncol Pract Page: OP2500125, Jun 2025.