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St. Luke's Clinic – Breast and General Surgery: Meridian

The team at St. Luke’s Clinic – Breast and General Surgery offers you expertise in the latest, most effective breast cancer surgery procedures along with compassion and the highest quality care. We also work closely with oncologists at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute to ensure continuity in your care.

Our surgeons perform the full spectrum of breast cancer surgery including lumpectomy/partial mastectomy along with skin and nipple sparing mastectomies. We also have expertise in sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures for breast cancer and melanoma. We work closely with St. Luke’s plastic and reconstructive surgeons when appropriate to achieve optimal cosmetic and functional results. In some cases, we are able to provide breast reconstruction at the same time as your breast cancer surgery.  

In addition to the surgical care of breast cancer and melanoma, we perform many common outpatient general surgical procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic lymph node surgery, excision of soft tissue masses/lumps, inguinal and umbilical hernia repairs, and laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 

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Providers

  • Madison L. Catalano, PA-C

    Biography

    Madison Catalano, PA-C, MPAS is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

    Madison earned her bachelor's degree from San Diego State University, and her master’s degree in physician assistant studies at the University of South Alabama, graduating at the top of her class and receiving the prestigious Dean’s Award.

    When she’s not serving her community, Madison enjoys spending her free time cooking, practicing Pilates, being outdoors, and relaxing on the lake with her friends and family.

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  • Ruth N. Cho, DO

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Ruth Cho, DO is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in breast surgical oncology. Her clinical focuses include benign and malignant breast disease, high-risk breast pathologies, and oncoplastic reconstruction. 

    Dr. Cho is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She has been involved in several research projects and has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Cho is also interested in medically underserved populations and has done volunteer work in different communities.

    In her free time, Dr. Cho enjoys hiking, jogging, reading, cooking, and spending time with her dog, family, and friends.

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  • Lauren E. Galligar, PA-C

    Biography

    Lauren E. Galligar, PA-C, MPAS is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Idaho Association of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

    Lauren earned her bachelor's degree from Boise State University and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Utah.

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  • Scott A. Henson, MD

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Scott A. Henson, MD, FACS specializes in oncologic surgery for breast cancer and melanoma. He also does surgery for other benign and malignant conditions of the skin, soft tissue, and lymph nodes. During his residency he developed much of his interest and passion for cancer care from education and training from the affiliated Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

    Prior to his medical education, Dr. Henson earned his bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Notre Dame.

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  • Katherine E. Kramme, DO

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Katherine (Katie) Kramme, D.O., is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in breast surgical oncology. Her clinical focus includes benign and malignant breast disease, with special interest in high-risk breast pathologies, oncoplastic reconstruction, and increasing access to breast care for LGBTQ+ populations. 

    Dr. Kramme is an active member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. During her fellowship, she was involved in multiple research projects, including a podium presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (2023). She has been published in both peer-reviewed journals and medical textbooks. 

    In her free time, Dr. Kramme enjoys hiking, weightlifting, cooking, and spending time outdoors with friends and family.

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  • Claire M. Magnolo, PA-C

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  • Shelley Perkins, MD

    Shelley K. Perkins, MD

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Shelley Perkins, MD is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in breast surgical oncology. While serving in the U.S. Navy, she cared for service members and military families around the world. Her scope of care includes benign breast concerns to high-risk monitoring to cancer and partnering with patients so they understand the details and arrive at the best treatment decisions.

    Dr. Perkins is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She has significant leadership experience in hospital systems and optimizing how the health care team communicates for best patient outcomes. In her time away from work, she enjoys running, being outside, and taking care of her animals.

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Common Breast Concerns 

  • Breast Changes

    Women may have many kinds of breast changes throughout their lives, including changes that occur with menstrual periods, pregnancy, and aging. Most breast changes are normal.

  • Breast Lumps

    Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these conditions are harmless or of minor concern.

  • Breast Pain (Mastalgia)

    Breast pain and tenderness, also called mastalgia, may come and go with monthly periods (cyclic) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclic). It is not a common symptom of breast cancer.

Breast Care Procedure and Treatment Information

  • Breast Biopsy

    A breast biopsy is usually done to check a lump found during a breast examination or to look at a suspicious area found on a mammogram, an ultrasound, or an MRI.

  • Breast Cancer Treatment

    Recommended options for breast cancer treatment will depend upon each patient's unique circumstances.  

  • Lumpectomy

    Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) is the surgical removal of a breast lump and some of the tissue around it.

  • Mastectomy

    A mastectomy is the removal of the entire breast. This procedure is typically used as part of breast cancer treatment.

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