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Dedicated breast surgeons

What is a dedicated breast surgeon?

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you will likely need to see a surgeon for further testing or treatment consultation. At Community Health Network in Indianapolis, Indiana, five surgeons devote their full-time practice to breast health. As surgical oncologists, they are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, including advanced breast surgery techniques. They understand that each diagnosis is unique, and treatment options vary from patient to patient. Our dedicated breast surgeons work with each patient to identify a care plan that will achieve the highest success rate in the treatment of their cancer.

Timothy A. Goedde, M.D.

Timothy A. Goedde, M.D., has been a surgical oncologist since 1994, specializing in breast surgical oncology, breast surgery, ultrasound guided breast biopsy and genetic testing. A native of Indiana, Dr. Goedde is a graduate of Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He completed his residency at the University of Florida.

He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, Society of Surgical Oncology and American Society of Breast Surgeons. In 2008, Dr. Goedde was awarded the prestigious Individual Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indianapolis affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Dr. Goedde is also an electrical engineer and has made a significant impact in the world of breast cancer diagnosis through his engineering talents and medical device inventions. He helped design and bring to commercial market a minimally invasive automated breast biopsy device called the ATEC.The device allows physicians to perform a diagnostic breast biopsy in the convenience of their office with no incision, little or no discomfort and virtually no recovery time.

Dr. Goedde is married and has five children. In his spare time he enjoys golf and other sporting events.

Cara E. Hahs, M.D., F.A.C.S

Cara E. Hahs, M.D., has been a breast surgeon in Indianapolis since 2003. She is a board certified surgeon, having completed a general surgery residency at The University of Missouri – Kansas City, and a breast surgery fellowship at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Hahs devotes her practice to the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast problems.  She strives to provide women with state-of-the-art breast care in a competent and compassionate manner, and to be thorough in her explanations to patients and their families.

In addition to her clinical duties, she sits on the board of the Little Red Door Cancer Agency, and is happy to spend time with local groups who are focusing on breast health. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, traveling, music, and stained glass.

Christina J. Kim, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Christina J. Kim, M.D., is a board certified surgical oncologist. She studied medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kim specializes in breast surgery (surgical oncology), stereotactic breast biopsy, ultrasound guided breast biopsy, high-risk breast cancer and breast clinical research.

She is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, the American Cancer Society, the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

In her free time, Dr. Kim enjoys traveling.

S. Chace Lottich, M.D., F.A.C.S.

S. Chace Lottich, M.D., is a general surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases. She was the first female surgeon to graduate from Duke University where she completed undergraduate studies, medical school, surgical residency and fellowship. During her surgical training, she became involved in the Y-ME patient advocacy group and subsequently helped found the Y-ME chapter in Indianapolis.

Dr. Lottich is a member of the American College of Surgeons. She is the Clinical Director of The Center for Women’s Health—a multifaceted facility which uses state of the art technology, education, and surgery to manage a variety of breast disorders. Dr. Lottich holds a faculty appointment at Indiana University and is involved in resident training. She is affiliated with St. Francis and Community Hospitals, has served on the Board of The Wellness Center, American Cancer Society, and Little Red Door/United Way agencies, and participated in two ongoing Eli Lilly pharmaceutical research trials.

Dr. Lottich is the proud mother of two sons.

Nate Thepjatri, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Nate Thepjatri, M.D., is a surgical oncologist specializing in breast surgical oncology, stereotactic breast biopsy, ultrasound guided breast biopsy and genetic testing. Dr. Thepjatri was trained at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as well as a fellowship at the Baylor University Medical Center.

He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Originally from Chicago, Dr. Thepjatri enjoys traveling and is a sports enthusiast.