A highly-trained oncology breast surgeon recently opened her practice in Cherokee County.

Dr. Karen Buhariwalla is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer and all breast-related disorders. Her new practice is located at 684 Sixes Road, Suite 230 in Holly Springs. She has medical privileges at the new Northside Hospital - Cherokee.

Im so thrilled to be serving the women in our community, Dr. Buhariwalla said. The women who need these types of breast-care services can count on our comprehensive approach to provide them with compassionate and personalized care.

Dr. Buhariwalla received her undergraduate education from the University of Miami and her Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she also later received her medical degree. She completed her residency in general surgery at Prime Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI, also serving as chief resident. Dr. Buhariwallas fellowship was completed in breast surgical oncology at Emory University.

Mammograms are the best breast cancer screening test, said Dr. Buhariwalla. Come see me, whether you have a question or concern about your breasts. If you have not had your screening mammogram, come see me as well.

For an appointment to see Dr. Buhariwalla, call 770-721-9660, or for more information, visit CherokeeBreastCare.com.