Cathy Graham, MD, FACS
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RoleSurgical Oncology
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Research Program
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Practicing Since1994
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (423 ratings)
Cathy L. Graham, MD, FACS, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. A board certified breast surgeon, Dr. Graham's clinical interests include benign and malignant breast disease, percutaneous lumpectomy, breast cancer risk assessment and risk modification. She has extensive experience in breast conservation surgery, oncoplastic surgery, mastectomy, including nipple-sparing mastectomy, partial breast brachytherapy and intra-operative radiation therapy. She holds special certification in breast ultrasound, ultrasound guided biopsies, stereotactic biopsies and Hidden Scar breast surgery.
Prior to joining Emory in January 2017, Dr. Graham held positions at Georgia's Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Northside Cherokee Hospital, and Marietta Surgery Center. is the former Medical Director of the Breast Health Program at St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake, Ohio. She previously served on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland in the departments of Surgery, Medicine-Oncology and Anatomy and was medical director of the breast health programs at St. John Medical Center, Westlake, Ohio, and Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.
Dr. Graham earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia and completed her surgical residency at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.
Dr. Graham's research interests include minimally invasive breast cancer therapies, aids to oncoplastic breast surgery and high risk breast lesions. She is also interested in the patient experience and collaboration in healthcare systems.
Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging |
A Mushtaq, IO Lawal, S Muzahir, SC Friend, M Bhave, JL Meisel, MA Torres, TM Styblo, CL Graham, K Kalinsky, J Switchenko, GA Ulaner, DM Schuster | 11/01/2024 |
BMC medical informatics and decision making |
AM Michel, H Yi, J Amenta, N Collins, A Vaynrub, S Umakanth, G Anderson, K Arnold, C Law, S Pruthi, A Sandoval-Leon, R Shirley, MG Perdekamp, S Colonna, S Krisher, T King, LD Yee, TJ Ballinger, C Braun-Inglis, DA Mangino, K Wisinski, CA DeYoung, M Ross, J Floyd, A Kaster, L VanderWalde, TJ Saphner, C Zarwan, S Lo, C Graham, A Conlin, K Yost, D Agnese, C Jernigan, DL Hershman, ML Neuhouser, B Arun, KD Crew, R Kukafka | 09/27/2024 |
Contemporary clinical trials |
KD Crew, GL Anderson, KB Arnold, AP Stieb, JN Amenta, N Collins, CW Law, S Pruthi, A Sandoval-Leon, D Bertoni, MT Grosse Perdekamp, S Colonna, S Krisher, T King, LD Yee, TJ Ballinger, C Braun-Inglis, D Mangino, KB Wisinski, CA DeYoung, M Ross, J Floyd, A Kaster, L Vander Walde, T Saphner, C Zarwan, S Lo, C Graham, A Conlin, K Yost, D Agnese, C Jernigan, DL Hershman, ML Neuhouser, B Arun, R Kukafka | 07/01/2024 |
Clinical nuclear medicine |
OA Adediran, IO Lawal, S Muzahir, MA Bhave, S Friend, B Fielder, J Meisel, MA Torres, TM Styblo, C Graham, A Holbrook, K Kalinsky, RJ Crowe, GA Ulaner, DM Schuster | 04/01/2023 |
Clinical nuclear medicine |
IO Lawal, OA Adediran, S Muzahir, S Friend, MA Bhave, J Meisel, MA Torres, TM Styblo, C Graham, A Holbrook, K Kalinsky, B Fielder, RJ Crowe, GA Ulaner, DM Schuster | 01/01/2023 |
Annals of surgical oncology |
P Whitworth, S Schonholz, R Phillips, Y Robertson, A Ruiz, S Winchester, C Graham, J Simpson, C Wernecke | 04/01/2019 |
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11/30/2024 |
Dr Graham is exceptional. She is thorough, shows care for my concerns and addresses my questions in clear terms. I have complete confidence in Dr Graham and her team in my care and best interests. |
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11/21/2024 |
Dr Graham is great and I will miss her! |
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11/08/2024 |
All my experiences with Dr. Graham have been very good. I wish her a happy healthy retirement. I will miss her. |
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10/31/2024 |
Dr. Graham is such an exception clinician, and so very present with her patients.Emory is losing one of the best! |
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10/23/2024 |
Extremely thorough in addressing my concerns. |
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10/21/2024 |
Dr. Graham is the BEST !! |
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10/20/2024 |
I love love love Dr. Graham! She listens, she's caring, she's brilliant, and she's fun!! |
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10/20/2024 |
Very well connected an interested in my care an the next step going forward |
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10/19/2024 |
Dr. Cathy Graham is the very BEST doctor and care provider. I will absolutely miss her. |
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10/18/2024 |
Dr. Graham is an amazing physician. She explains everything so clearly and cares about her patients. |
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10/05/2024 |
Dr. Graham is wonderful! I am so grateful she was my surgeon in this scary time of my life. |
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09/26/2024 |
Cathy Graham will be missed she is an amazing doctor. Wishing her the best . Thank you |
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09/25/2024 |
Dr. Graham is absolutely the best! |
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09/12/2024 |
Dr Cathy Graham is an angel sent from heaven. She is incredible and a great advocate for women's health and wellness. St Joseph's/Emory has been very lucky to have her there to build a first-class breast cancer practice. I am so thankful that my stars aligned to find her and her team. |
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09/07/2024 |
My care was excellent in providing me with detailed information. |
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09/03/2024 |
Dr Graham is a HUGE asset to the Emory Community. Bedside manner, communication, personal factor, and just over-all level of professionalism both in the OR suite and in the clinic is unmatched and SO VERY MUCH appreciated! Definitely, one of a kind! |
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08/29/2024 |
She's just amazing |
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08/22/2024 |
I was told by a nurse navigator that I would be confident in any treatment decision I make after discussing the options with Dr. Graham. That nurse navigator was right. I felt confident I made a well-informed decision. |
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08/08/2024 |
The pt. Care provider was friendly and caring, my blood pressure was elevated , she got another machine to make sure. |
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07/25/2024 |
Dr Graham is a wonderful doctor. She listens and cares about her patients. I feel very fortunate that I am able to have her as my doctor. I feel well cared for. |
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07/25/2024 |
The best!! |
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07/04/2024 |
Dr. Graham is wonderful. I'll forever be in her debt for curing me of my breast cancer. |
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06/29/2024 |
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Graham. |
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06/15/2024 |
Dr. Graham was very thorough in her explanations of the results of the surgery & what's next in the treatment process. Her nurse was very pleasant, also, & seemed concerned about my condition. |
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06/13/2024 |
Dr Graham takes the time to answer all questions |
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06/13/2024 |
I didn't have to be persuaded about futher care |
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06/07/2024 |
Dr. Graham and the staff at Emery were absolutely awesome |
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05/12/2024 |
Makes you feel as though you are important snd cared for. |
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05/09/2024 |
I was so nervous meeting Dr Graham and her staff for the first time but as soon as she walked into the room I felt at ease! Love her personality and she is very thorough and made sure all my questions were answered. SO glad I chose her for my surgery! |
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05/09/2024 |
Please see prior comment. However will add that Dr Graham is incredible. Emory is very lucky to have her. |
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05/09/2024 |
Dr Graham is the best and most personable with her patients !!! She listens and really cares and takes care of her patients and accommodates my requests. She is a breath of fresh air and I always look forward to my appointments because I know she is truly here to help and care for her patients !! That's why I Love her she is the best in healthcare ! Thank you for all you do for your patients it never goes without appreciation |
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04/28/2024 |
I was always more than informed.. Felt most comfortable! |
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04/18/2024 |
Dr Graham is the very best!!! |
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04/18/2024 |
I have no complaints; only highest praise. |
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04/06/2024 |
Dr Graham is FABULOUS!!!!!! |
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04/05/2024 |
Dr Graham is the best. I received so many referrals from others to get an appt with her. And she proved to be the best. I am in great hands. |
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04/04/2024 |
I would highly recommend Dr. Graham. |
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03/28/2024 |
Professional and friendly. |
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03/25/2024 |
My provider listed to my concerns about my health and provided answers to my questions |
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03/21/2024 |
Dr Graham is a very caring and knowledgable doctor. She is positive, patient, and thorough. Far above the average doctor today. |
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03/15/2024 |
I was asked how I wanted to proceed with my care. |
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03/08/2024 |
Dr. Graham is amazing! She is not only very knowledgeable, but also kind, caring, and helpful. |
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03/07/2024 |
I will always give glowing recommendations about Dr. Graham and her staff!!! |
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03/07/2024 |
Dr. Graham is absolutely outstanding she is the reason why I choose your system. She is excellent in EVERY aspect related to my surgery. |
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03/01/2024 |
Dr. Graham answered all of my questions and did a thorough exam. She then gave me treatment information. I was pleased with this visit. |
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02/29/2024 |
Dr Graham is extremely knowledgeable and easy to discuss concerns with - high recommend her!! |
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02/29/2024 |
Great care!Love Dr. Graham!What an asset to Emory! |
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02/28/2024 |
Dr. Graham is one of the most caring, kind doctors. She is truly the best! |
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02/28/2024 |
Dr Graham is very kind and explains everything well. |
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02/21/2024 |
So very impressed with Dr. Cathy Graham. Feel like I'm in expert hands. |
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02/16/2024 |
I would not recommend any other hospital if you have cancer or if you have any medical problems, please go to Winship at Saint Joseph Hospital, Dr. Graham and her staff are one of the best |
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02/09/2024 |
Very good experience with Dr. Graham, who was satisfied with my progress. |
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01/18/2024 |
Dr Graham continues to impress me with her candor, competence and concern |
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01/18/2024 |
I love Dr. Graham and her staff. |
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01/17/2024 |
Great |
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01/13/2024 |
Dr. Graham is such a wonderful doctor. She has always been excellent as a surgeon and in patient care. She is a great listener and shows that she cares. This time I kept Dr. Graham longer than I intended, but as always she did not make me feel rushed. I am very thankful for Dr. Graham. |
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01/13/2024 |
I would recommend Dr Graham very highly |
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01/11/2024 |
Dr. Graham was very thorough, caring, and knowledgeable. She took her time to make sure she understood my problems and address them accordingly. She was able to perform tests during our visit and discuss the results. I highly recommend Dr. Graham. |
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12/24/2023 |
I feel I am in good hands |
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12/22/2023 |
Excellent care |
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12/22/2023 |
I tell everyone about Dr Graham |
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12/21/2023 |
My visit with Dr. Graham was absolutely awesome |
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12/15/2023 |
Dr Graham is always worth waiting for. The length of the time between when I checked in and when I was taken to a room is unacceptable because it was an hour or more. I waited quite awhile for Dr Graham to get to me. It was an exhausting afternoon. Once she gets there it's like a breath air and relief. |
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11/28/2023 |
The entire staff was very courteous, efficient and understanding |
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11/16/2023 |
I would recommend highly recommend them |
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11/16/2023 |
Dr. Graham is the best. |
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11/09/2023 |
Excellent team! |
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11/04/2023 |
I am extremely happy with Dr Graham. |
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10/14/2023 |
Dr. Graham was amazing and explained everything so well. I feel like my health is in good hands. |
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10/11/2023 |
The risks and benefits were explained in a professional manner. My input was taken into consideration |
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10/08/2023 |
Dr. Graham is a lovely Dr. She is kind, personable and very efficient. I love her, and am satisfied with her being my Physician. |
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10/07/2023 |
The surgery went well and the results were excellent. |
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10/05/2023 |
Dr Graham is a true professional. I am blessed to have her as my physician |
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09/27/2023 |
Excellence abounds. Thank you all. |
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09/23/2023 |
I am very happy with Dr. Graham and her team. I can trust her and feel very comfortable talking to her with my concerns. Highly recommend her! |
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09/14/2023 |
Excellent care Dr Graham and her team . Feel confident she will take care of my health etc . |
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09/07/2023 |
Dr. Graham needs to be cloned. Her professionalism and care for her patients are unmatched. |
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09/05/2023 |
Dr. Graham is the best of the best! She explains everything thoroughly and always puts my mind at ease. |
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08/26/2023 |
Very satisfied by the service of the assistant and by the doctor. |
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08/12/2023 |
It can not get any better. |
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08/03/2023 |
I would highly recommend Dr. Graham, but I am disappointed in the breast imaging process. So I most likely wouldn't recommend ESJHA. |
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08/03/2023 |
Dr. Graham listened to what I had to say and had read my chart before seeing me. She made it very clear what to expect and how long it might take. |
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08/02/2023 |
OMGoodness, I love the team especially Dr. Cathy Graham! She is such a burst of positive energy energy, great personality, witty, enthusiastic, kind as yet direct. I knew immediately after meeting her, I was in great hands and would not look any where else. |
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07/21/2023 |
Dr Graham is incredible! I'm so glad I found her. She listens and cares about her patients. She gave me confidence and reassurance regarding my situation. |
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07/19/2023 |
Dr. Graham listens patiently and cares about her patients. She always offers suggestions about future care to be considered. Since I have the cancer gene, she talks about prevention and early detection. I am thankful for Dr. Graham. There are not many doctors practicing today with Dr. Graham's skills. She knows how to listen and conveys her genuine interest in her patients. |
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07/10/2023 |
Dr Graham was caring and very attentive to my needs and questions. She willingly listened to my post surgery aches as well as medication questions for my oncology needs. |
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06/29/2023 |
Dr. Graham is always comforting, listens well, and puts her patients at ease. |
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05/29/2023 |
Love Dr. Graham and her staff |
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05/27/2023 |
My experience Wonderful great staff |
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05/26/2023 |
Dr. Graham put my mind at ease as she understood my concern, explained and included me in the treatment and testing plan. Very empathetic, knowledgeable doctor with great bedside manner. Best of the best! |
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05/25/2023 |
Dr Graham is a genuine, warm ,highly skilled and compassionate doctor. Lucky to be in her care. |
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05/18/2023 |
Dr Graham is the absolute best! She is so thorough that there is never the need to ask about anything. |
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05/17/2023 |
Dr. Graham listens! She is the best. |
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05/13/2023 |
A wonderful surgeon and care provider---very thorough in explaining things |
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05/11/2023 |
Dr Graham was fantastic. I would highly recommend her to others. Extremely knowledgeable, informative, personable and great listening skills. |
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05/10/2023 |
Dr Graham is THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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05/04/2023 |
This was a post-op visit with Dr Graham. She went over the lab results in details, answered my questions, and explained the future plan for monitoring my condition. |
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03/30/2023 |
Dr. Graham is one of the best doctors I have. Professional, knowledgeable, patient, concerned and honest. |
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03/23/2023 |
Very glad to see that Dr. Graham is back to work and doing well. She has never performed surgery on me, but always shows care and concern. |
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03/20/2023 |
Very professional and thorough |
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03/17/2023 |
Dr Graham has a very nice personality,caring, able to put you at ease and explains options well in detail. She is empathetic and just a warm character. |
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02/23/2023 |
She came highly recommended and she is one of the best. I want her to have more support and staff to help her. Dr to patient ratio is alerting.. Other than being later I felt comfortable, safe and believe she would help me make the best decision for my overall health. |
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02/16/2023 |
Dr. Graham has my back- that's a very good feeling. She is direct and on my side. |
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02/15/2023 |
Dr. Graham was absolutely amazing! |
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02/11/2023 |
Dr listened to me and my concerns .She took my concerns to the next step and is having me see a generic Councler . She never dismissed my concerns . She was very attentive and showed she really cared . |
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02/05/2023 |
I'm at the 5 year mark for my breast cancer recovery, so it's very important that I feel confident in the future of my breast care. Dr. Graham met all my needs to give me that confidence. |
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02/03/2023 |
Dr. Cathy Graham is superb. She explained the treatment/follow-up for a radial scar. I believe that I am in the "best of hands." Emory is A+ and so is Dr. Graham. |
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01/28/2023 |
Dr. Graham is kind, informative and VERY funny. I am always well taken care of. |
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01/27/2023 |
Very happy with the group |