Dr. Gail Lebovic, MA, MD, FACS
Surgeon
5472 Kietzke Lane Reno NV, 89511About
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Gail Lebovic, MA, MD, FACS has committed her career to improving the delivery of healthcare, with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer. She has founded numerous companies in the women's healthcare space that have been successfully acquired and marketed by several Fortune 500 companies. Currently, Dr. Lebovic holds the position of Founder and CEO of Silicon Valley Innovations, Inc and recently received recognition as one of Nevada's "Top Doctors" for 2020. Dr. Lebovic holds over 50 US patents and she continues to innovate ground-breaking, "first-in-class" products to help improve the lives of people throughout the world. Dr. Lebovic has served as Director of several important clinical programs and has been active in philanthropy as evidenced by her position as past President of the American Society of Breast Disease and Founder of the Society of Oncoplastic Surgery a designated 501c3 non-profit organization. She is a passionate patient advocate and remains involved in Global philanthropic efforts in various aspects of healthcare and innovation.
Education and Training
George Washington University School of Medicine MD 0
University of California at Berkeley MA in Endocrinology 0
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Internship 0
National Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Study Group Oncology Research Fellow 0
Plastic Surgery Center: Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery of the Breast Clinical Fellowship 0
Stanford University Medical Center General Surgery Residency 0
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery Specializing in General and Oncoplastic Surgery (1994-Present)
State of Texas Medical Board
California State Medical Board
American Board of Surgery (1994-present)
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effective management of bleeding during tumor resection with a collagen-based hemostatic agent.
- Risk assessment, screening and prevention of breast cancer: A look at cost-effectiveness.
- Oncoplastic surgery: a creative approach to breast cancer management.
- Identification of an alternate type I insulin-like growth factor receptor beta subunit mRNA transcript.
- High affinity binding of VIP to human lung cancer cell lines.
- Prolactin inhibits the induction of its own renal receptors in Rana catesbeiana tadpoles.
- Re: Rectosigmoid neocolpopoiesis for male-to-female transsexuals: Amsterdam experience.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Founder, CEO, Board of Directors Silicon Valley Innovations, Inc. - Present
- VP Clinical Affairs Hologic - Present
- Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, Board of Directors Focal Therapuetics, Inc - Present
- Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, Board of Directors VivaRay, Inc. - Present
- Co-Founder, Board of Directors Biolucent, Inc - Present
- Co-Founder, Consultant Cianna Medical, Inc. - Present
- Scientific Advisory Board Cohesion, Inc. - Present
- Founder Expand-A-Band, Inc. - Present
- Co-Founder Cu-Ray Medical Inc. - Present
- Founder, Director Society of Oncoplastic Surgery, (501c3) - Present
- President, Board of Directors American Society of Breast Disease - Present
- International Program Chair 2014 World Congress Breast Healthcare - Present
- Director Women's Health Care Cooper Preventive Medicine Clinic - Present
- Co-Director Breast Center USC Norris Cancer Center - Present
- Founder, CEO & President Bay Area Breast Center - Present
- Attending Surgeon Baylor Regional Medical Center Dallas, TX 2005 - 2010
- Attending Surgeon USC Norris Cancer Center Los Angeles, CA - 2004
- Attending Surgeon Stanford University Hospital 1986 - 2004
- Attending Surgeon Plastic Surgery Center Palo Alto, CA 1989 - 2004
- Attending Surgeon Recovery Inn, Menlo Park CA 1989 - 2004
Awards
- Stevie Award 2022 Winner at the Annual Women in Business Awards for Best Female Entrepreneur - Las Vegas, NV
- Monumental Alumni Award 2021 Presented by George Washington University, Washington, D.C
- Pathfinder Lifetime Achievement Award 2014 Presented by the American Society of Breast Disease World Congress on Breast Healthcare - Orlando, FL
- Spirit of Innovation Award 2012 Presented by the American Cancer Society - Los Angeles, CA
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
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