Best General Surgeons and General Surgery Doctors in Bethesda, MD

It was important for me to join a practice that is dedicated to providing patient-centered team care while also offering the very latest advanced treatments. Virginia Cancer Specialists has an excellent and well-deserved reputation as a world-class cancer center that believes in putting patients first. I look forward to collaborating with this group of compassionate, highly skilled physicians as we help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.Dr. Feldman is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons as well as the American College of Surgeons where she serves on various committees. She has been recognized as a Top Doc in both the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine for several years. Her in-depth knowledge of nationally recognized surgical procedures for breast cancer and her experience working with the very latest clinical research protocols broadens our knowledge base and brings new energy and ideas to the breast care team. She believes in a patient-centered approach to cancer care. Dr. Feldman has a special interest in nipple sparing mastectomy, oncoplastic breast conservation, and patients who are at high risk for developing breast cancer.Dr. Feldman is married and the mother of a boy and girl. She enjoys traveling, fitness, reading, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Sachse grew up on a dairy farm in Northeast Pennsylvania. The son of a school teacher and a historic land preservationist, Dr. Sachse knows what it means to work the land. Working the farm from an early age has given him great respect for hard work. Though the farm was always near and dear to his heart, Dr. Sachse knew at a young age that he wanted to be a physician. Dr. Sachse excelled in school and was admitted to medical school while still in high school through a unique program with Wilkes University and MCP Hahnemann University. Dr. Sachse attended Wilkes University where he spent 7 semesters earning his undergraduate degree in Biology and his 8th semester at Robert Packer Hospital as a Guthrie Scholar performing clinical research before attending medical school at MCP Hahnemann. Following medical school, Dr. Sachse moved to Pittsburgh, PA where he spent 5 years doing a general surgery residency program at Allegheny General Hospital. There, Dr. Sachse was given the strong foundation on which to build his career. His skills stood out from the beginning as he earned distinction as the Intern of the Year. Along with hard work, it was the US Army that helped Dr. Sachse make his dreams a reality. Dr. Sachse joined the military during his senior year of college under the Health Professions Scholarship Program and served his country after finishing his surgical training. Upon completion of his surgical residency, Dr. Sachse became active duty and was stationed at Fort Belvoir. Dr. Sachse was deployed twice to Iraq, in 2007 and 2009. There, Dr. Sachse quickly became the ``go-to`` surgeon. He cared for Iraqi civilians, ally forces, US contractors and US soldiers. Dr. Sachse received a Bronze Star for his meritorious service. At the end of his military commitment, Dr. Sachse decided to stay in Northern Virginia and enter private practice.

Dr. Claire Edwards is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon joining LMG Comprehensive Breast Center in October 2022. A native of Northern Virginia, she has been practicing in the area since completing her fellowship in breast surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in 2013. An expert in multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer, Dr. Edwards' interests also include benign breast conditions, genetic and other risk factors for breast cancer, breast conserving therapy, and nipple sparing mastectomy. She says:I pride myself on partnering with my patients and listening to their concerns. Communication is incredibly important, especially in difficult life circumstances, and I am always striving to excel at it. I am proud to be a part of LMG Cancer Center, where the doctor-patient relationship is central and multidisciplinary care is under one roof for the convenience of the patient.After graduation from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, she attended the University of Virginia with a degree in Biology. She completed medical school at Duke University, where she was a Howard Hughes Medical Research Fellow. She completed residency in General Surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been a Cancer Liaison Physician. She also is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and is on their Question of the Week Committee, which creates reviews of breast surgery topics for surgeons. She has contributed to breast360.org, a website for patients. She is a Top Doctor in Washingtonian Magazine.