Pictured, top photo, left to right: Ashlea Semmens, M.D.; Kendra Storm, DNP
Bottom photo, left to right: Nicholas Czosnyka, M.D.; Kayla Hatten, CNP
The Breast Clinic at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital is a dedicated breast center treating benign and malignant breast diseases, as well as acute problems such as abscess, mastitis and cellulitis. “Being there to walk with a woman as she goes through her breast cancer journey is such a unique experience,” said Ashlea Semmens, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon, breast surgical oncologist and medical director of the breast surgery program.
This multidisciplinary team is equipped to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and prevention of all breast-related conditions. The breast clinic works collaboratively with radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons and multiple ancillary staff members to provide the most comprehensive care to their patients.
Dr. Semmens has recently noted two important reminders, which are to “get your mammograms as they are a critical component of early detection. Also, breast cancer is not exclusive to women. It is important that men are also evaluated if they have a breast concern.”
The Rapid City team is comprised of Ashlea Semmens, M.D., Alice Police, M.D., FACS and Kendra Storm, DNP. In addition, Spearfish-based providers Nicholas Czosnyka, M.D. and Kayla Hatten, CNP, have a special interest in breast surgery and maintain a strong relationship with the Rapid City team.
The Breast Surgery Team provides patient centered care, utilizes a shared decision-making approach, cares for each patient through all aspects of the breast cancer journey and strives to be compassionate advocates for their patients. They feel fortunate for the opportunity to serve this wonderful population.
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