Hannah Rose Naughton, MD Breast Surgical Oncology in Hackensack, NJ

Hannah Naughton, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist who provides comprehensive care for patients with breast cancer, high-risk breast lesions, and benign breast disease. She offers individualized surgical treatment and takes the time to help patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options and feel informed and confident in their care.

Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Naughton completed a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey after completing her general surgery residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology, with additional interests in medical education and surgical training.

Dr. Naughton is part of the Division of Breast Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and works with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan based on their diagnosis, goals, and preferences. She works closely with breast radiologists, pathologists, and plastic surgeons, as well as medical and radiation oncologists at John Theurer Cancer Center, to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care and seamless access to treatment.

Clinical Interests and Procedures:

• Lumpectomy
• Oncoplastic breast surgery
• Mastectomy
• Nipple-sparing mastectomy
• Skin-sparing mastectomy
• Modified radical mastectomy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Axillary lymph node dissection
• Excisional breast biopsy
• Breast cancer
• Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
• High-risk breast lesions (ADH, ALH, LCIS)
• Breast masses
• Abnormal breast imaging
• Fibroadenoma
• Phyllodes tumors
• Paget disease of the breast
• Male breast cancer 
• Hereditary breast cancer syndromes
• Benign breast disease

FAQ:

“Am I going to be okay?”

A breast cancer diagnosis can be a scary and overwhelming time, and this is often one of the first questions patients ask. Dr Naughton reassures patients that many breast cancers are highly treatable, and many patients diagnosed with breast cancer today do very well. Every breast cancer is different, so she takes the time to explain each diagnosis, what it means for them, and what to expect as they move forward with treatment. 

“How will treatment affect my life, and when can I get back to my normal activities?”

Dr Naughton’s goal is to help patients recover safely and get back to the activities that are important to them as soon as possible. She talks with each patient about what to expect during recovery, including returning to work, exercise, and everyday activities, which can vary depending on the type of surgery and any additional treatments that may be recommended. She also reminds patients that they do not have to manage everything on their own–the multidisciplinary breast cancer team works together to support them throughout treatment and recovery.