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Tennessee Oncology Welcomes Nashville Breast Center.
Welcome.
At Nashville Breast Center, we are dedicated to providing expert, individualized and compassionate breast health and breast cancer care to patients in Nashville, Tennessee. Led by established Breast Surgical Oncologists, Dr. Laura Lawson, and Dr. Eduardo Dias, our team strives to make the journey from diagnosis to healthy and happy survivor as easy as possible for each of our patients.
OUR CARE PHILOSOPHY.
A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming at first. Our team at Nashville Breast Center is dedicated to making the journey from diagnosis to healthy and happy survivor as easy as possible. Here are some things you should know about us and our care philosophy:
- We make sure everyone knows that most patients with breast cancer are cured and go on to live normal lives.
- Our guiding principle is to match the treatment to the patient, considering their individual needs and preferences, as well as the ideal curative approach based on a thorough analysis of their particular tumor.
- Most patients do not need chemotherapy. We have molecular genomic tumor profiling to tell us who benefits from chemotherapy and who doesn’t. So, we recommend chemotherapy only for those patients who have a potentially life-saving benefit.
- Preservation and even enhancement of physical appearance are now key parts of treatment. Working closely with plastic surgeons, we incorporate “oncoplastic surgery” principles for each patient.
MEET OUR TEAM.
Nashville Breast Center first opened its doors more than 20 years ago and we’ve provided expert compassionate breast health and breast cancer care to patients ever since. Our specialized team works closely together to ensure all patients have a smooth journey with us. Get to know our team.
LAURA L. LAWSON, MD
Dr. Laura L. Lawson is originally from Charleston, WV. She graduated from West Virginia University and then moved to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. After medical school she remained at Vanderbilt to complete her General Surgery residency and then a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship.
Dr. Lawson helped develop the Ascension St. Thomas Breast Cancer Program and has served as the Medical Director for over a decade. She is board certified, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has earned additional certification through the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She has privileges at both St. Thomas Midtown and Centennial Women’s Hospitals and is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Vanderbilt University.
When outside of the office, Dr. Lawson loves spending time with her sons, who are busy with school and sports (especially baseball). She enjoys travelling, snow skiing, reading and is an avid scrapbooker.
She has been named as one of Nashville’s Women to Watch, Healthcare Heroes, Exceptional Women in Medicine, and Nashville’s Top Docs. She is the past president of Tennessee Women in Medicine and currently serves on the Nashville Academy of Medicine Board of Directors.
EDUARDO C. DIAS, MD
Dr. Eduardo C. Dias grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where he graduated from Medical School at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFGRS), one of the top five medical schools in the country. With an interest in women’s health, Dr. Dias completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency followed by a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship in Brazil. He was later awarded the AACR/Avon Scholarship in Breast Cancer Research and relocated to Nashville, where he also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Vanderbilt University.
Following his VUMC research fellowship, he completed an additional medical residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as a Society of Surgical Oncology-approved Breast Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Dias chose Nashville as his home and remains an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he is involved in resident education.
PATIENT INFORMATION
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LYNN 'Be' ALT, APN, FNP-C
Lynn grew up in Tullahoma, Tennessee. She initially worked in urgent care as a nurse practitioner before joining Nashville Breast Center in 2001.
Education, awards and recognition
- Lynn attended Auburn University and earned a bachelor's and master’s degree in nutrition.
- She received her master’s in nursing and her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Vanderbilt University.
Personal interests
In her free time, she enjoys hiking and camping with her husband, entertaining her three dogs, and spending time with her three kids.
JESSICA BAKER, PA-C
Get to know Jessica Baker, PA-C
Jessica began her career as a physician assistant in the field of reproductive endocrinology/infertility before joining Nashville Breast Center in 2023.
Education, awards and recognition
- Jessica attended Harding University where she graduated with a bachelor’s in biology.
- She received her master’s degree in physician assistance studies from Lipscomb University in 2020.
Personal interests
She loves gardening and has a special interest in permaculture, fruit trees, and native plants. She also enjoys snow skiing and hiking Tennessee state parks with her husband and rescue dog, Kit.
DAYNA HUNTLEY, OTR/L, CLT
From 2010-2011, Dayna worked with a rehabilitation clinic in Naples Florida as an occupational therapist and lymphedema therapist. Shortly after, she spent nearly a decade building her skills in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic. During a joint venture, Dayna has also worked as a senior clinician where she has provided skilled devaluation for patients with lymphedema, providing complete decongestive therapy and provided education to medical personnel regarding outpatient rehabilitation services and therapy programs.
Education, awards and recognition
- Dayna attended Eastern Michigan University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree.
- She also received her master’s degree in occupational therapy at Eastern Michigan University.
Personal interests
Dayna is married, and her and her husband have four children and two dogs. She was born and raised in Michigan and has lived in Tennessee since 2011. Dayna enjoys hiking and camping with her family and visiting National parks. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and traveling. Dayna’s favorite places to vacation are Michigan in the fall and the beach in the summer with her family.
EMILY MANNING, PA-C
Get to know Emily Manning, PA-C
Emily started her career as a physician assistant working in urology in Atlanta. Emily lived in Birmingham, AL where she worked as an emergency department scribe and medical assistant. Prior to joining Nashville Breast Center in 2023, she worked for a private urology group in Franklin.
Education, awards and recognition
- Emily attended The University of Mississippi where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in psychology.
- She received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Personal interests
Emily and her husband have one son and two Labrador Retrievers. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially at Lake Martin, Alabama where she spent her summers growing up. In the fall, you will find Emily watching football and cheering on her alma mater, the Ole Miss Rebels.
CLAIRE NGUYEN, PA-C
Prior to joining Nashville Breast Center in 2022, Claire worked for a women’s center in San Antonio, Texas providing gynecologic and obstetric care to patients in both clinical and hospital settings. Claire then came to the Nashville Breast Center where she works evaluates patients on breast exams, orders mammography, and manages medications for routine follow-up patients.
Education, awards and recognition
- Claire attended Grand Valley State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in allied health science.
- She received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Wingate University.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS.
To hear the word ‘CANCER’ literally took my breath away. Dr. Lawson and her entire staff were basically my support group. There are really no words that can express my feelings and the utmost respect for her and her staff because ‘Thank You’ just doesn't seem to do it.
-KAREN D.
I have been a patient of Dr. Laura Lawson's for a few years. She and her staff truly care.
-RHONDA C.
CONTACT US.
Nashville Breast Center is conveniently located inside the Midtown Medical Plaza building in Nashville, Tennessee. If you have any questions or need to get in touch with us, please call our office or use our online contact form. View a printable map>
PHONE
615.620.5535
FAX
877.790.5542
HOURS
Monday - Thursday
8a - 4:30p
Friday
8a - 2p
ADDRESS
2004 Hayes Street
Suite 310
Nashville, TN 37203
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