Elizabeth O'Leary, MD, FACS
Breast Surgical Oncology
Education:
College
Bachelor of Arts in Biology [Pre-Medicine Track], College of St. Benedict, Saint Joseph, MN
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Rotations at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Graduate School
- Masters of Health Science – M.H.S.
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
- MHS in International Health, Disease Control and Prevention Track
Locations
Primary Location
Minnesota Breast Specialists 7760 France Ave South, Suite 1000Bloomington, MN 55435
Phone: (952) 208-6005
Secondary Location
St. Paul Cancer Center 310 Smith Ave N , Suite 100Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 251-5500
Areas of Special Interest
- Breast cancer
- Benign breast diseases
- Cancer genetics
- High risk breast cancer screening andrisk reduction
- Ultrasound-guided / Minimally-invasive breast biopsies and interventions
Reviews
Philosophy of Care
“Dr. O’Leary’s most important role is taking care of her patients and providing a safe, reassuring place that will help them to easily navigate the confusing world of cancer, cancer therapies and benign breast diseases. Her patients come first and her greatest reward comes from being able to help patients through their most trying times, getting them to the other side and bringing a smile back to their hearts and faces.”
About
Academic Honors & Professional Achievements
2021
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Breast Cancer Surgery
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Laparoscopic and General Surgery
- Bethesda Top Doctor Award in Breast Surgery
- Bethesda Top Doctor Award in General Surgery
2020
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Breast Cancer Surgery
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Laparoscopic and General Surgery
- Featured for Women in Medicine Month on the Montgomery County Medical Society website https://www.montgomerymedicine.org/membership/women-in-medicine-month/
2019
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Breast Cancer Surgery
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Laparoscopic and General Surgery
2018
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Breast Cancer Surgery
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Laparoscopic and General Surgery
2017
- America’s Top Surgeon Award
- Washingtonian Top Doctor Award in Laparoscopic and General Surgery
2012
- Surgical Forum Oral Presentation at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress
- Finalist for research at the DC Association of Women in Surgery Annual Meeting
- First Place for research at 16th Annual Medstar Research Day
2009
- First Place for Research Project: Perioperative Normothermia as a Risk Factor for Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy for Early Stage Breast Cancer
2008
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
2004
- Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society President
Affiliations
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Surgery Locations
- Edina Specialty Surgery Center
- Abbott Northwestern
- M Health Fairview Southdale
- United Hospital
- Allina Hospitals
- St. Johns Fairview
- Fairview Hospitals
- Maple Grove Hospital/ASC
Personal
Dr. O’Leary lives in Minnesota with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys ballroom dancing, playing cello, gardening, knitting, cooking and spending time with family. She loves the outdoors, and is an avid skier and sailor.