Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2010 | The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA, MD, Doctor of Medicine |
| 2006 | The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, BA, Plan II Honors |
Experience & Service
Institutional Committee Activities
Wellness Lead, Division of Surgery Wellness Committee, 2023 - Present
Department Representative, Division of Surgery Wellness Committee, 2021 - 2023
Honors & Awards
| 2014 | 2nd Place - Kelsey Research Foundation |
| 2014 | Best Poster Award |
| 2013 - 2014 | Carl J. Herzog Foundation Endowment Award |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Fayanju OM, Ren Y, Thomas SM, Greenup RA, Plichta JK, Rosenberger LH, Tamirisa N, Force J, Boughey JC, Hyslop T, Hwang ES. The Clinical Significance of Breast-only and Node-only Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NACT): A Review of 20,000 Breast Cancer Patients in the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB). Ann Surg 268(4):591-601, 2018. PMID: 30048319.
- Tamirisa N, Thomas SM, Fayanju OM, Greenup RA, Rosenberger LH, Hyslop T, Hwang ES, Plichta JK. Axillary Nodal Evaluation in Elderly Breast Cancer Patients: Potential Effects on Treatment Decisions and Survival. Ann Surg Oncol 25(10):2890-2898, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29968029.
- Mehta HB, Parmar AD, Adhikari D, Tamirisa NP, Dimou F, Jupiter D, Riall TS. Relative impact of surgeon and hospital volume on operative mortality and complications following pancreatic resection in Medicare patients. J Surg Res 204(2):326-334, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27565068.
- Tamirisa NP, Parmar AD, Vargas GM, Mehta HB, Kilbane EM, Hall BL, Pitt HA, Riall TS. Relative Contributions of Complications and Failure to Rescue on Mortality in Older Patients Undergoing Pancreatectomy. Ann Surg 263(2):385-91, 2016. PMID: 25563871.
- Dimou F, Sineshaw H, Parmar AD, Tamirisa NP, Jemal A, Riall TS. Trends in Receipt and Timing of Multimodality Therapy in Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer. J Gastrointest Surg 20(1):93-103; discussion 103, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26503262.
- Tamirisa NP, Sheffield KM, Parmar AD, Zimmermann CJ, Adhikari D, Vargas GM, Kuo YF, Goodwin JS, Riall TS. Surgeon and Facility Variation in the Use of Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy in Texas. Ann Surg 262(1):171-8, 2015. PMID: 25185475.
- Parmar AD, Sheffield KM, Adhikari D, Davee RA, Vargas GM, Tamirisa NP, Kuo YF, Goodwin JS, Riall TS. PREOP-Gallstones: A Prognostic Nomogram for the Management of Symptomatic Cholelithiasis in Older Patients. Ann Surg 261(6):1184-90, 2015. PMID: 25072449.
- Riall TS, Adhikari D, Parmar AD, Linder SK, Dimou FM, Crowell W, Tamirisa NP, Townsend CM, Goodwin JS. The risk paradox: use of elective cholecystectomy in older patients is independent of their risk of developing complications. J Am Coll Surg 220(4):682-90, 2015. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25660731.
- Vargas GM, Parmar AD, Sheffield KM, Tamirisa NP, Brown KM, Riall TS. Impact of liver-directed therapy in colorectal cancer liver metastases. J Surg Res 191(1):42-50, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24990539.
- Parmar AD, Coutin MD, Vargas GM, Tamirisa NP, Sheffield KM, Riall TS. Cost-effectiveness of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus observation in older patients presenting with mild biliary disease. J Gastrointest Surg 18(9):1616-22, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24919433.
- Parmar AD, Vargas GM, Tamirisa NP, Sheffield KM, Riall TS. Trajectory of care and use of multimodality therapy in older patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Surgery 156(2):280-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24851723.
Patient Reviews
Comments (17)
Excellent
All of the doctors at MD Anderson have taken up quite a great deal of time with me and are very careful and thorough when going over my medical records and all of my treatment plans. I'm also very impressed with how well the doctors communicate with one another. And...
A very good listener, explained everything as a matter of factly and straight to the point. Treated me with respect.
I felt this care provider was very thorough and knowledgeable and experienced in the health condition I met with her about. I felt her focus was on me the entire time I spent with her and her care team.
She has been my strongest supporter through my journey. Very personal confidant whose sincerity and ability to listen to me, understand and advise me but allowing me to feel in control and have a say in my care. She has personally called me when I've submitted questions...
Excellent provider with personal care and provide all the details. I highly recommend to every one who needs care.
She was kind and understanding and she's going to, I believe that she's going to get me the best possible care, the best possible care to stay alive and healthy and happy in the coming years. I really, really, really appreciate that. Yeah, she was wonderful. Thank you.
Dr. Tamirisa is personable, yet professional. She treated me with care and respect, listened to my concerns and communicated that she heard me. She gave me all the information I needed to make an informed decision about my care.
I had a fantastic experience. I felt very listened to. I never felt rushed. I felt like I was a person and that my opinions about my care mattered and they answered my questions and were willing to disagree with what I wanted and explained it and also listened to my...
Overall great experience
Excellent, caring, patient health care provider! Our relationship is discontinued because any further surgery will be through plastic surgeon department.
Best Surgeon! She is very caring and understanding. Heart of gold!
Professional & humanity
I was with Dr. Tamirisa and my sister and we were both very pleased with everything that she had to share with us and she helped me understand my situation much better and I find I would recommend her to anyone for surgery. Thank you. Bye. Bye.
Very genuine, compassionate and explained my diagnosis and care in clear detailed information
Dr Tamarisa and team are the best! I am so grateful for her professionalism and expertise- her warmth is a bonus!
Doctor Tamirisa was very thorough and sensitive, and she explained a treatment plan clearly and thoughtfully. I felt very Informed and less anxious upon leaving her office.
CV information above last modified November 06, 2023