Karen Ching-Tismal, MD, FACS

Breast Surgical Oncologist

Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal, MD, FACS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained breast surgeon who specializes in benign and malignant breast disorders. An experienced clinical trials investigator, Dr. Ching-Tismal also specializes in the management of patients with a high risk for breast cancer based on genetic or familial predisposition. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
  • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
  • Axillary Reverse Mapping
  • Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
  • Breast Health and Breast Cancer Prevention

About Me

Living close to the ocean has always been a dream of mine, and my husband and our two sons enjoy spending time outdoors and playing sports like basketball and tennis.

What has guided my practice over the years is serving as an advocate for my patients. I believe in educating them about the latest, evidence-based treatments and sharing in their treatment goals. I consider it a privilege to share in their cancer journey.

I’ve participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and in community outreach programs that promote breast health and breast cancer prevention.

Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Breast Surgical Oncology

Boards

  • American Board of Surgery (Surgery)

Languages

  • English
  • Tagalog

Hospital Affiliation

  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
  • Baptist Medical Center Clay
  • Baptist Medical Center South
  • Baptist Physician Enterprise

Legal Practice Name

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians, Inc.

Primary Office

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

1301 Palm Avenue
, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Medicine

    St. Luke?s-Roosevelt hospital / Mt Sinai West, NY

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  • Fellowship

    St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital - New York, NY

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  • Residency

    Maimonides Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY

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  • Internship

    Providence Hospital - Southfield, MI

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  • Internship

    Providence Hospital - Southfield, MI

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  • Doctor of Medicine

    University of Philippines - Manilla, Philipines

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  • Doctor of Medicine

    University of Philippines - Manilla, Philipines

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