Lisa S. Wiechmann MD

Montefiore Medical Center
1575 Blondell Avenue
Bronx, New York 10461
Phone: 718-862-8845

Positions and Appointments

Education and Training

Honors and Awards

Publications

1. Rao R, Wiechmann L. Treatment of Early Breast Cancer. Minerva Endocrinologica 2009. In press. 
2. Wiechmann L, Sampson M, Stempel M, Jacks LM, Patil SM, King T, Morrow M. Presenting features of breast cancer differ by molecular subtype. Ann Surg Oncol. 2009 Oct;16(10):2705-10. Epub 2009 Jul 11.
3. Wiechmann L, Kuerer H. The molecular journey from ductal carcinoma in situ to invasive breast cancer. Cancer 2008 May 15; 112(10):2130-2142.
4. Arpino G, Wiechmann L, Osborne CK, Schiff R. Cross-talk between the estrogen receptor and HER tyrosine kinase receptor family: molecular mechanism and clinical implication for endocrine therapy resistance. Endocr Rev 2008 Apr; 29(2):217-233.
5. Kuerer HM, Wiechmann LS, Pusztai L. DCIS of the breast: a look towards discovery and advancements in the field. Ann Surg Oncol. 2007 Nov;14(11):3033-4. Epub 2007 Aug 21.
6. Kuerer H, Wiechmann L, Pusztai L. Correlation of levels and patterns of genomic instability with histological grading of DCIS. Invited Editorial. Ann Surg Oncol 2007 Aug 21.
7. Wang YC, Hennessy B, Huang C, Wiechmann L, Rimawi M, Mills GB, Osborne CK, Schiff R. Reverse phase protein array analysis of an ER-positive/HER2-positive breast cancer xenograft model reveals distinct resistance mechanisms to HER2 targeted therapy. Breast Center, Baylor College of Medicine and Department of Molecular Therapeutics, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Abstract SABCS 2007.
8. Dani C, Bertini G, Reali MF, Tronchin M, Wiechmann L, Martelli E, Rubaltelli FF. Brain hemodynamic changes in preterm infants after maintenance dose caffeine and aminophylline treatment. Biology of the Neonate 2000;78(1):27-32.
9. Pezzati M, Biagiotti R, Vangi V, Lombardi E, Wiechmann L, Rubaltelli FF. Changes in mesenteric blood flow response to feeding:conventional versus fiberoptic phototherapy. Pediatrics 2000; 105(2):350-353.
10. Rubaltelli FF, Dani C, Reali MF, Bertini G, Wiechmann L, Tangucci M, Spagnolo A. Acute Respiratory Distress in Italy. Acta Pediatrica 2000; 87(12):1261-1268.
11. Dani C, Reali MF, Bertini G, Wiechmann L, Spagnolo A, Tangucci M, Rubaltelli FF. Risk factors for the development respiratory distress syndrome and transient tachypnea in newborn infants. European Respiratory Journal 1999; 14(1);155-159.

Book Chapters 

1. Wiechmann L. Breast-Conserving Surgery. In: Kuerer's Textbook of Breast Surgical Oncology. Kuerer HM (Ed). McGraw-Hill, New York, NY; In Production 2010.
2. Wiechmann L, Morrow M. Breast Cancer in Elderly Women. In: Principles and Practice of Geriatrics Surgery, 2nd Edition. Rosenthal RA, Zenilman ME, Katlic MR (Eds). Springer, New York, NY; In Press.

1. Wiechmann L, Goldberg J, Jacks L, Patil S, Morrow M, Kattan M, Bevilacqua J, Van Zee K. "Impact of HER2 Status on Risk of Sentinel Node Metastasis: An Independently Validated Multivariable Model". SABCS 2009. Poster Presentation. 
2. Wiechmann L, Jacks L, Patil S, Stempel M, Morrow M. "Impact of Molecular Subtype on Presenting Characteistics of T1a,b tumors". ASCO 2009. Poster Discussion.
3. Wiechmann L, Sampson, M., Stempel, M, Patil, S, Jacks, L, Morrow, M. "Presenting features of breast cancer differ by molecular subtype". SSO 2009. Poster Discussion.
4. Wiechmann L, Soliz R, Osborne C.K., Schiff, R. 2008. "Combination antiHER therapeutics: Efficacy of alternative dosing regimens in ER+/HER2+ breast cancer xenografts" Accepted for Poster Discussion., San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2008. Susan G. Komen for the Cure-AACR Scholar-in-Training Award.
5. Wang YC, Hennessy B, Huang C, Wiechmann L, Rimawi M, Mills GB, Osborne CK, Schiff R. Reverse phase protein array analysis of an ER-positive/HER2-positive breast cancer xenograft model reveals distinct resistance mechanisms to HER2 targeted therapy. (Poster Presentation, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2007)
6. Wiechmann L. Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernias: an Update. New England Surgical Society. Oral Presentation: 2nd place in multi-state competition. May, 2006.
7. Wiechmann L, Slanetz P, Davidoff A. The Breast Module: A Web-based Integrated Multidisciplinary Module : Future Media Presentation : Radiology Society of North America, Chicago, November 2005.
8. Slanetz P, Allison C, Wiechmann L, Davidoff A. Notes, Scales, and Music: A systematic approach to mammographic Interpretation: Future Media Presentation : Radiology Society of North America, Chigago, November 2005
9. Wiechmann L. Spectacular Cases by Residents. American College of Surgeons. Spring Meeting, April 16-19, 2005. Oral presentation.
10. Wiechmann L. GIST: A New Tumor with a Novel Therapy. American Pediatric Surgical Association/ IPSO, 35th Annual Meeting, May 24-31, 2004. Poster/ Oral presentation.