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“I treat my patients how I’d want to be treated.”

Erna Busch-Deveraux, MD, FACS, FSSO

Dr. Erna Busch-Devereaux is a board-certified breast surgeon who combines technical skill with compassionate care to help women dealing with breast cancer feel at ease. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Busch-Devereaux excels at making patients comfortable. She thoroughly explains the available options and helps each woman build a treatment plan that’s right for them.

Throughout her career, Dr. Busch-Devereaux has pushed into innovative new terrain. She was an early adopter of nipple-sparing mastectomy techniques, which are now widely used to provide patients the best aesthetic outcomes. She specializes in alternatives to surgical biopsies such as wire-free and implanted seed biopsies, as a way to improve the patient experience.

Under her leadership at Huntington Hospital, where Dr. Busch-Devereaux serves as the Chief of Breast Surgery, the hospital was certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers. To receive this certification, a breast center must demonstrate the highest levels of quality measures and programs that improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Busch-Deveraux shares her experiences and expertise with young physicians-in-training as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

"I have yet to meet a more wonderful, knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. I fully trust her with my care and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a breast surgeon."

Education

  • Fellowship in General Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
  • Fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
  • Internship and Residency in General Surgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center
  • MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • BA in Chemistry, Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences

Honors & Awards

  • Nominee for the Northwell Health President’s Award in Exceptional Patient Customer Service at Huntington Hospital
  • Winner of Northwell Health System’s Patient Choice Award
  • Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area for 20 years
  • Newsday’s Top Doctors on Long Island
  • New York Magazine’s Top Doctors
  • 2011 Breast Cancer Summit—Healing Heroes Award
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute—Administrative Chief Fellow
  • St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center—Administrative Chief Resident
  • Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences—Rutgers Scholar
  • Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences—Sabat Award for Bio and Organic Chemistry
  • Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences—Phi Beta Kappa
  • Rutgers College of Nursing—Rudin Scholar

Senior Physician Assistant

LeeAnn Tricarico-Floman

Lee Ann has been a physician assistant since 1994, when she started out in general surgery at Northwell’s Lenox Hill Hospital. She joined the breast surgery team working with Drs Erna Busch-Devereaux and Joyce Au in 2018, where she sees patients in the Huntington office for surgical and non-surgical management of both benign and malignant breast disease. As a Senior Physician Assistant, Lee Ann brings a wealth of knowledge to the practice and participates in all aspects of patient care, from presurgical through post-op care and beyond. She assists both physicians in their surgical cases, manages genetic testing, and is involved in the breast cancer survivorship program. When not at work, Lee Ann enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys, and two dogs. She loves spending time outdoors, plays tennis, and her newest obsession- pickleball!
Registered Nurse Navigator

Elizabeth Hasher

Elizabeth loves working with her patients. She has been a registered nurse for over 23 years and spent much of her tenure working with female patients in labor and delivery at Huntington Hospital. In her current role, she coordinates care through diagnosis and treatment in hopes of making the breast cancer journey as seamless as possible. She enjoys educating patients while navigating them to community resources and support services to help patients feel empowered every step of the way. In her spare time, she enjoys going to her kid’s sporting events, working in the yard and connecting with friends through her book club!
​​Surgical Scheduling Supervisor

Dawn Gault

Dawn has been with the Northwell Health system for over 20 years. She brings a smile to the Huntington breast surgery offices of Dr. Erna Busch-Devereaux and Dr. Joyce Au, where she has been dedicated for over 10 years. She enjoys working with patients to book surgeries, schedule appointments, and help follow up with getting authorizations. Dawn takes pride in going above and beyond to improve the patient experience as she would want her family members treated. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, being with family and going to Orange Theory!
Office Manager

Sophia Intzirlis

Sophia brings over 10 years of experience working with breast cancer patients. She serves as an administrator for Dr. Erna Busch-Devereaux and Dr. Joyce Au and strives to make what sometimes can be an overwhelming process for patients as smooth as possible. She follows patients from initial diagnosis to booking surgeries, to follow-up appointments and helps to coordinate care amongst the greater multi-disciplinary breast care team. When not at work, Sophia enjoys long walks and spending time with her granddaughters.
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