Penn Medicine Provider
Breast Surgery
Oluwadamilola "Lola" Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS, FACS
she/her
5.0
(284)
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 12 and up
Penn Breast Surgery Perelman
Make an appointmentCall 215-615-2992

About me

  • Chief, Division of Breast Surgery
  • Professor of Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

I am an academic breast surgeon whose research and clinical practice is centered on providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered, and equitable care to individuals with malignant and benign breast disease. 

Education and training

  • Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis
  • Residency: Washington University in St. Louis
  • Fellowship: University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center

What my patients think about me

Average Rating
5.0

284 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

July 2025
5.0
5.0
dr. fayanju is exceptional - personally and professionally!
July 2025
5.0
5.0
i was glad surgery could be scheduled and not have to wait for scheduling
July 2025
5.0
5.0
the provider i saw today made me feel more at ease. i would recommend her at anytime.
July 2025
5.0
5.0
Dr. Fayanju is phenomenal physician who cares and is top notch

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Lancaster General Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Fayanju is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

My research

Hedges EA, Maceyko MH, Newman AM, Brooks AD, Fayanju OM Breast Surgery , Building a Clinical Practice. Success in Academic Surgery series: 2026

Mahmoud MA, Ehsan S, Ginzberg SP, Domchek SM, Nathanson KL, Conant EF, Kontos D, Chen J, Edmonds CE, Fayanju OM, McCarthy AM. Racial Differences in Screening Eligibility by Breast Density After State-Level Insurance Expansion , JAMA Netw Open, 8: 2025,e2525216

Mahmoud MA, Fayanju OM, McCarthy AM, Zeballos Torrez CR, Edmonds CE. Exploring Imaging Biomarkers to Improve Equity in Supplemental and High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening Between Black and White Women: A Perspective on Background Parenchymal Enhancement and Breast Density , Clin Breast Cancer: 2025

Lee KT, Geiss C, Fulton HJ, Charles D, Gonzalez BD, Jim HSL, Henry NL, Hershman DL, Tworoger SS, Bradbury A, Fayanju OM, Vadaparampil ST, Gwede CK. Hidden Costs of Endocrine Therapy for Black Breast Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Examination of Patient and Provider Experiences , Clin Breast Cancer: 2025

Edmonds CE, McCarthy AM, Elmore LC, Mahmoud MA, Zeballos Torrez C, Ginzberg SP, Fayanju OM. Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Among Black Women: A Path Toward Equity , J Breast Imaging: 2025

Hamid SA, Fayanju OM, Greenup RA, Hawkins AT, Dossett LA. Navigating the Surgeon-Scientist Path in Health Services Research: Insights from a Mentorship Series for Trainees , Ann Surg: 2025

Fayanju OM, Maduekwe UN, Snyder RA, Trevino JG Moderator, Podcast - SSO Education Series: Increasing Patient Diversity in Clinical Trials , Society of Surgical Oncology: 2025

Showalter SL, Laronga C; Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Work Group. Highlights and Perspectives from the Society of Surgical Oncology's Statements on Bilateral and Contralateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy , Ann Surg Oncol, 32(6): 2025,3857-3860

Berkowitz CL, De Jesus E, Collins KL, Fayanju OM. Beyond the Checkbox: Advancing Health Equity in American College of Surgeons Quality Programs (Commentary re Liu 2024-1229) , J Am Coll Surg: 2025

Sabet CJ, Jain B, Fayanju OM. Implementing Value-Based Health Care in Surgical Oncology: A Pathway to Improved Outcomes and Efficiency , JCO Oncol Pract: 2025,OP2500125

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