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📍 Clermont, FL · South Lake Hospital

Dr. Yana
Puckett

MD · MBA · MPH · MSc

Fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologist. Board-certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology. Bringing advanced breast cancer surgery and compassionate, personalized care directly to Lake County at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont.

100+
Publications
4
Advanced Degrees
10+
Years Experience
Dr. Yana Puckett, MD — Breast Surgical Oncologist, Clermont FL
Office Phone
(321) 841-1869
1900 Don Wickham Dr., Suite 140D
Clermont, FL 34711
ABS Board Certified · Complex General Surgical Oncology
Fellowship — UW Madison
ABS Exam Consultant 2026–2031
Accepting New Patients · Clermont, FL
Dr. Yana Puckett

"Evidence-based care. Personal connection."

— Dr. Yana Puckett
About Dr. Puckett

Specialized Breast Cancer
Care in Clermont

Dr. Yana Puckett is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute Breast Care & Gynecologic Cancer Center, located at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL. Patients across Lake County now have access to comprehensive, subspecialty-level breast oncology care close to home.

Trained in Complex General Surgical Oncology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Dr. Puckett brings expertise in the full range of breast surgical procedures — from nipple-sparing and hidden scar mastectomy to wire-free lumpectomy and image-guided biopsy.

With degrees in medicine, business administration, public health, and health outcomes research, Dr. Puckett believes outstanding surgical care must be paired with education, compassion, and attention to each patient's whole life. She is fluent in English and Russian and welcomes patients of all backgrounds.

Medical Degree
MD — Ross University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Complex Surgical Oncology — UW Madison
Board Certifications
General Surgery & Complex General Surgical Oncology
Languages
English · Russian
Office Location

Right Here in
Clermont

Specialized breast oncology care shouldn't require a long commute. Dr. Puckett practices at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute Breast Care & Gynecologic Cancer Center at South Lake Hospital — serving patients from Clermont, Groveland, Minneola, Leesburg, and throughout Lake County.

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Practice Location

Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Breast Care & Gynecologic Cancer Center

At Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
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Office Phone
(321) 841-1869 Appointment scheduling: (321) 843-2584
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Surgical Services

Advanced Breast Surgery
Close to Home

Dr. Puckett offers the full spectrum of breast surgical oncology services at South Lake Hospital in Clermont — the same subspecialty-level expertise available at major cancer centers, now in Lake County.

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Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery)
Ultrasound-guided, wire-free lumpectomy with intraoperative margin assessment — preserving your natural appearance while achieving complete tumor removal.
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Nipple-Sparing & Hidden Scar Mastectomy
Skin-sparing, nipple-sparing, and hidden scar mastectomy techniques with collaborative reconstruction planning — prioritizing both oncologic outcomes and body confidence.
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Sentinel & Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
Precise, minimally invasive lymph node assessment for accurate staging, guiding your treatment plan while reducing the risk of lymphedema.
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High-Risk Breast Surgery
Surgical management for patients with DCIS, atypical lesions, BRCA or hereditary mutations, and elevated lifetime risk — with personalized surveillance and risk-reduction planning.
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Ultrasound & Stereotactic Biopsy
Expert image-guided breast biopsy — ultrasound and stereotactic — for fast, accurate tissue diagnosis with minimal discomfort and prompt results coordination.
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Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Coordinated care with Orlando Health's oncology, radiation, genetics, and reconstructive teams — so your entire treatment plan is unified and seamless.
Care Philosophy
"Every woman who walks through my door deserves to feel seen, heard, and fiercely advocated for."

Dr. Puckett's background in integrative nutrition, combined with advanced training in public health and outcomes research, shapes a care philosophy that addresses the whole person — not just the diagnosis. She brings the rigor of a researcher and the warmth of a healer to every consultation.

Her commitment to health equity — reflected in years of research on cancer outcome disparities — means every patient in Clermont and Lake County receives the same thorough, compassionate standard of care.

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Collaborative Decision-Making

Treatment decisions are made with the patient — centered on their values, lifestyle, and personal goals alongside clinical evidence.

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Integrative Wellness

Certified in integrative nutrition, Dr. Puckett incorporates holistic recovery principles into post-surgical care and long-term survivorship planning.

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Evidence-Based Surgical Excellence

Continuous involvement in peer review, national committee work, and outcomes research ensures patients receive care informed by the latest evidence.

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Compassion Through Every Step

From first consultation to recovery, Dr. Puckett and her team walk alongside every patient — making sure no one faces a breast cancer diagnosis alone.

Education & Training

Trained at Leading Institutions

2004–2008
BA, Chemistry
New York University
College of Arts & Sciences
2008–2012
Doctor of Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine
★ Highest Honors
2014–2016
MPH & MSc, Highest Honors
Saint Louis University
Public Health & Outcomes Research
2016–2018
Executive MBA
Texas Tech University
Rawls College of Business
2012–2019
General Surgery Residency
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
★ Excellence Awards · 1st Place FLS Competition
2019–2021
Surgical Oncology Fellowship
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Complex General Surgical Oncology
2018–2019
Integrative Nutrition Certification
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY
2025–Present
Breast Surgical Oncologist
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
South Lake Hospital · Clermont, FL
★ ABS Exam Consultant 2026–2031
Research & Publications

Advancing Breast Surgery
Nationally

Dr. Puckett's research spans breast cancer outcomes, surgical disparities, and oncologic technique — published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at leading national conferences.

100+
Publications
50+
National Presentations
3
Published Books
2
PI Clinical Trials
Annals of Surgical Oncology
Metastasis to Ipsilateral Supraclavicular and Cervical Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer: A Single Center 15-Year Experience
The American Journal of Surgery
A Decade of Intraoperative Ultrasound-Guided Breast Conservation for Margin-Negative Resection
Annals of Surgical Oncology
Clinical Outcomes in Surgical Management of Inflammatory Granulomatous Mastitis
ASCO Annual Meeting 2022
Evaluation of Trends in Breast Cancer-Related Health Content on TikTok
Recognition & Honors

Nationally Recognized Excellence

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ABS Examination Consultant
American Board of Surgery · 2026–2031
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First Place — FLS Laparoscopic Competition
Texas Tech University HSC · 2017 & 2018
Excellence in Medical Knowledge Award
TTUHSC · 2017 & 2018
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First Place — Dermatological Society Poster
West Virginia Dermatological Society · 2022
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Editor-in-Chief, Surgical Oncology
StatPearls Publishing · 2020–Present
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USMLE Step II — 99th Percentile
Score: 265 · National Cohort
Serving Lake County & Clermont
Subspecialty Breast Cancer Care,
Right in Your Community

You don't have to travel far for fellowship-trained, board-certified breast surgical oncology care. Dr. Puckett is accepting new patients at South Lake Hospital in Clermont — serving the families of Lake County with expertise and compassion.

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Contact & Scheduling

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Your Consultation?

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Office Phone
(321) 841-1869 Appointment line: (321) 843-2584
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Address
1900 Don Wickham Dr., Suite 140D
Clermont, FL 34711
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Campus
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Practice

Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Breast Care & Gynecologic Cancer Center

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Referrals

Physician referrals welcome.
Self-referrals accepted.

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