Elena Shagisultanova, MD, PhD
Hematology and Oncology
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Diane O'Connor Thompson Breast Center - Anschutz
720-848-1030
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
720-848-0000
University of Colorado Cancer Center
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-0300
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
Breast cancer
Care Philosophy
Being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, affecting both patients and their families. No one should walk this path alone. It is my honor and privilege to accompany my patients on their cancer journey, and to become a part of their lives in a very special way. In my clinical practice, I focus on the care of patients with breast cancer. I strive to provide expert, prompt, individualized and compassionate care for every patient and family. My philosophy in taking care of patients is, first of all, to listen to them and keep in very close communication throughout the course of treatment. We work together as a team. I help my patient in understanding their diagnosis, and together we design the best plan of action. By working with each patient, their family, and a group of my expert colleagues (surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists), we can design the most comprehensive treatment plan, that could include both standard treatments and emerging therapies in the form of clinical trials. We live in an exciting time of many outstanding scientific discoveries in cancer diagnostics and therapy. My goal is to bring together all the scientific advances and resources of a cutting-edge cancer center to my patients.
Specialties
- Hematology and Oncology ( 2015 , 2015 )
- Internal Medicine ( 2012 , 2022 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Cancers
Breast Cancer
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy reading books and being outdoors. I love skiing, hiking, biking and backpacking with my husband and three children.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, Bashkir State Medical University, Russia (1997)
Graduate Schools
PhD, Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics, Russia (2002)
Internships
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center Program (2010)
Residency Program
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center Program (2012)
Fellowships
Fox Chase Cancer Center Program (2015)
Professional Memberships
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Member
American Society of Hematology (ASH), Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests focus on developing new and improved therapies for patients with breast cancer.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-1030
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include complex cases of breast cancer, breast cancer in young women, hereditary breast cancer and clinical trials of new investigational agents for treatment of breast malignancies.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests include testing new investigational agents for treatment of breast cancer, studying breast cancer in young women and hereditary breast cancer, and overcoming breast cancer resistance to anti-estrogen therapy.