Our Breast Surgery Team

Jennifer Baker, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. Dr. Baker completed her fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr. Baker's clinical specialties include breast cancer and breast surgical oncology; oncoplastic breast surgery; skin and nipple sparing mastectomy; sentinel lymph node biopsy and mapping; axillary lymph node dissection; locally advanced breast cancer; 

Dr. Carlie Thompson is a breast surgeon who practices in Burbank and Westwood. She is board certified in general surgery and has completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship. She uses a multidisciplinary approach to expertly manage breast cancer, benign breast disease and women at high risk of developing breast cancer. She is a compassionate provider that cares deeply about her patients and their families.

Audrey Cano is a skilled Nurse Practitioner who works for the Santa Monica, Westwood, and Beverly Hills Breast Center locations. Having eight years as a clinical nurse caring for a wide range of patient populations, Audrey focuses on patient-centered delivery of care. Her clinical practice incorporates integrity, respect, and compassion through patient education and patient empowerment.

Dr. Nimmi Kapoor graduated from UCLA and earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell. She completed General Surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital—Cornell, a Surgical Oncology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and a Breast Oncology fellowship at Cedars Sinai. Recognized as a “Top Doctor” and “Super Doctor” in Los Angeles, Dr. Kapoor specializes in oncoplastic surgery, genetic testing, and cancer prevention.

Dr. Anna Houterman is a board certified, fellowship trained breast surgeon who practices in Laguna Hills and Torrance and performs surgery in nearby community hospitals. She specializes in benign and malignant diseases of the breast, and is passionate about providing excellent care for her patients and using the most advanced surgical techniques. She has expertise in oncoplastic surgery, breast conservation surgery, nipple sparing mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy.

Dr. Farnaz Haji is a board certified, fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist who practices in Santa Barbara and performs surgery in nearby communities. She is an advocate for women’s health nationally and internationally and is passionate about ensuring women and men receive the most up-to-date care for diseases of the breast. Prior to starting a medical career she worked as a researcher and teacher to advocate for women’s healthcare and education internationally.

Dr. Nimmi Kapoor graduated from UCLA and earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell. She completed General Surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital—Cornell, a Surgical Oncology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and a Breast Oncology fellowship at Cedars Sinai. Recognized as a “Top Doctor” and “Super Doctor” in Los Angeles, Dr. Kapoor specializes in oncoplastic surgery, genetic testing, and cancer prevention.

Dr. Gregory Senofsky is the Surgical Director of the UCLA Santa Clarita Breast Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgical oncologist with special expertise in breast and melanoma surgery. He sees patients for consultations and in Santa Clarita, and performs surgery at nearby community hospitals and at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. 

Dr. Amy Kusske is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine. After completing her undergraduate degree at Stanford University, Dr. Kusske pursued her medical degree and graduated with AOA honors from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. She then completed her general surgery residency at the University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Kusske is the Co-Director of the UCLA Santa Monica Breast Center.

Audrey Cano is a skilled Nurse Practitioner who works for the Santa Monica, Westwood, and Beverly Hills Breast Center locations. Having eight years as a clinical nurse caring for a wide range of patient populations, Audrey focuses on patient-centered delivery of care. Her clinical practice incorporates integrity, respect, and compassion through patient education and patient empowerment.

Dr. Farnaz Haji is a board certified, fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist who practices in Santa Barbara and performs surgery in nearby communities. She is an advocate for women’s health nationally and internationally and is passionate about ensuring women and men receive the most up-to-date care for diseases of the breast. Prior to starting a medical career she worked as a researcher and teacher to advocate for women’s healthcare and education internationally.

Jennifer Baker, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. Dr. Baker completed her fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr. Baker's clinical specialties include breast cancer and breast surgical oncology; oncoplastic breast surgery; skin and nipple sparing mastectomy; sentinel lymph node biopsy and mapping; axillary lymph node dissection; locally advanced breast cancer; 

Audrey Cano is a skilled Nurse Practitioner who works for the Santa Monica, Westwood, and Beverly Hills Breast Center locations. Having eight years as a clinical nurse caring for a wide range of patient populations, Audrey focuses on patient-centered delivery of care. Her clinical practice incorporates integrity, respect, and compassion through patient education and patient empowerment.

Dr. Mediget Teshome is the chief of breast surgery and director of breast health at UCLA Health, where she leads initiatives across the UCLA Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. She has made significant contributions in breast surgical oncology, focusing on clinical care, research, and education. She is active in multiple professional societies, committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering excellence in her field.

Dr. Carlie Thompson is a breast surgeon who practices in Burbank and Westwood. She is board certified in general surgery and has completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship. She uses a multidisciplinary approach to expertly manage breast cancer, benign breast disease and women at high risk of developing breast cancer. She is a compassionate provider that cares deeply about her patients and their families

Breast Cancer - Vaccine and early detection Academic/Teaching Appointments, Professor of Surgery, UCLA Medical School Professional Appointments, Director, Revlon/UCLA Breast Center, Program Director, JCCC Women's Cancer, Director, UCLA/Gonda Breast Cancer Research Laboratory Memberships in Scholarly or Professional Societies American Soc. Of Clinical Oncology, American Surg. Association LA Surgical Society Bay Surg. Society Surgical Biology Club II National Elected Office