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Diego A. Hanssen, MD, is an accomplished board-certified and fellowship-trained breast oncology surgeon with extensive experience in clinical care and research.
He’s also an assistant professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
Hanssen received his medical degree in 2014 from Universidad Central de Venezuela Luis Razetti. He completed his general surgery residency at Bronxcare Health System, part of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in 2023. He then completed fellowship training in breast surgical oncology in 2024 at the prestigious Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute in Tampa.
Hanssen has been actively involved in research and clinical trials, contributing to
advancements in breast cancer treatment.
Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor sports and is an avid soccer enthusiast.
