Education
- Research Fellowship in Colorectal and Trauma Labs
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
- Residency in General Surgery
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
- Medical Doctorate
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Breast Surgery
- Lumpectomy (partial mastectomy)
- Mastectomy – simple, skin sparring and nipple sparing
- Oncoplastic techniques to achieve optimal cosmetic outcome
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy or aspiration of breast lesions
Accolades & Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, Dallas County Chapter
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Best Doctors in Dallas 2017 and 2018 - General Surgery
- Harwell Wilson Surgical Society
- Komen Dallas County - 2018 Big Wig
Surgery Locations
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center
- Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie
- North Texas Surgery Center
Research Interest
Dr. Birdwell specializes in multi-disciplinary delivery of breast cancer care, oncoplastic techniques to achieve best cosmetic outcomes, and robotic assisted surgery. She has close coordination with the medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, and reconstructive surgeons to provide comprehensive breast cancer care. Frequently, office visits with one or more of these specialists are coordinated to achieve patient-centered care in a timely fashion.
Other Information
Dr. Birdwell is a native to the Dallas metroplex and resides locally near family and long time friends. She enjoys watersports, fishing, outdoor activities, cooking, and spending time with family.