Breast Health Staff

The breast health staff at Susquehanna Health are more than just experts in their field. They truly value compassionate care and patient comfort. Our surgeons, radiologists, and nurses are highly trained in the latest technologies, increasing patient success rates and satisfaction. Appointments are made to run smoothly through years of experience and a soothing atmosphere.

Breast Health Surgeons

Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS

Specialty:	Breast Diseases, General Surgery, Oncologic Surgery
Medical School:	Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Residency:	Episcopal Hospital, PA
Fellowship:	Roswell Park Memorial Institute, NY
Board Certification:	Surgery

Linda Myers, MD, FACS

Specialty:	Breast Diseases, General Surgery, Oncologic Surgery
Medical School:	Medical College of Virginia, VA
Residency:	Mercy Catholic Medical Center, PA
Board Certification:	Surgery

Susan A. Branton, MD, FACS

Specialty:	Breast Diseases, General Surgery, Oncologic Surgery
Medical School:	Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Residency:	Abington Memorial Hospital, PA
Fellowship:	Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL
Board Certification:	Surgery

Breast Health Nurse Specialists

Our breast health nurse specialists provide clinical nursing care to men and women with breast health problems as well as education and counseling on breast health problems and arrange for clinical diagnostic testing. They also provide education, counseling and support to patients diagnosed with breast cancer, assisting them through the process of diagnosis and treatment.

Diane L. Sholder, RN, BSN, CBCN, Clinical Practice Collaborator

Education:	Villanova University
Certifications:	Oncology Certified Nurse
Memberships:	Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society; Oncology Nursing Society

Diane is responsible for the monitoring and evaluating the clinical nursing practice and providing continuing education to the Breast Center staff.

Merilee S. Baxter, RN, BSN

Education:	Lycoming College
Membership:	National Consortium of Breast Center

Esther Lorson, RN, BSN, CBCN

Education:	Lycoming College
Membership:	Oncology Nursing Society

In addition to her responsibilities as a breast health nurse, Esther also facilitates the process of genetic testing for breast cancer for our patients at the Breast Health Center.