Meet The Peak’s Medical Reviewers!
These leading researchers, clinicians, and experts review our work before publication, helping us ensure accuracy, so you can feel confident in what you’re reading.
Eleonora Teplinksky, M.D.
Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic cancers, with a focus on cancer risk-reduction and healthy living. When she is not treating patients at Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, Dr. Teplinsky educates the public about the latest research and matters related to breast and GYN cancers on Instagram and shares patient stories with her podcast, Interlude.
Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC
Dena is a board-certified genetic counselor with 8 years of clinical experience as well as a content creator. She left her clinical role at UCSF to grow her personal brand, Dena DNA, with a mission to spread awareness of medical genetics and genetic services to the general public through media and marketing techniques not typically used by the medical community. As the most followed genetic counselor on social media with over 65,000 followers across platforms, she creates content for companies and organizations in the genetics space. She lives in Los Angeles and sees patients through her private practice, Malibu Genetics Concierge, where she specializes in cancer genetics and preventive medicine.
Anne Peled, M.D.
Dr. Anne Peled is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco, California who specializes in breast, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. She is uniquely trained as both a plastic surgeon and a breast cancer surgeon. In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as the Co-Director of the Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center Breast Cancer Center of Excellence and is a breast cancer survivor herself.
Elisabeth Potter, M.D.
Dr. Elisabeth Potter is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in natural breast reconstruction and has performed over 1,000 DIEP flap surgeries using patients’ natural fat and tissue. She received her medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Following a Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, she completed a Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Microsurgery Fellowship with MD Anderson in Houston, Texas.
M. Yvette Williams-Brown, M.D., MMSc
M. Yvette Williams-Brown, M.D., MMSc, is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist at the University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School, coming from Baylor College of Medicine. There, she served as physician co-champion for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s Woman to Woman Program, a unique support program for gynecologic cancer patients.
Kara Leigh Smythe, M.D.
Kara Smythe, MD, has been working in sexual and reproductive health for over 10 years. Dr. Smythe is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and her interests include improving maternal health, ensuring access to contraception, and promoting sexual health.
Anna Kuan-Celarier, M.D.
Dr. Anna Kuan-Celarier is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with a special interest in "chemo-brain" and the effects of cancer treatment on aging. She completed her undergraduate degree in International Development at McGill University, her Master of Science degree in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University, and her MD at Florida International University. After residency in OBGYN at LSU in New Orleans, Dr. Kuan went on to complete a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Oklahoma Stephenson Cancer Center where she also obtained a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research. She is an assistant professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine where she trains fellows, residents, and medical students, conducts clinical research, and is the head of the gynecologic oncology clinical trials portfolio.
Disclaimer
Our mission is to empower you to feel confident and informed when making decisions surrounding your health and wellness.
However, it is important to note that information shared on The Peak—even that from relevant experts—is not medical advice. Everyone is different and the best option for one person may not be what’s best for another. Our aim is for The Peak’s expert-vetted guides, community-supported resources, and powerful narratives to illuminate the full range of possibilities available to you.
We encourage you to share what you learn with your medical team so you can make the best decision for you, with your personal medical history and care goals in mind.
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