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.
"Evidence-based care. Personal connection."
— Dr. Yana PuckettDr. 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.
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.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Breast Care & Gynecologic Cancer Center
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
1900 Don Wickham Dr · Clermont, FL 34711Dr. 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.
"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.
Treatment decisions are made with the patient — centered on their values, lifestyle, and personal goals alongside clinical evidence.
Certified in integrative nutrition, Dr. Puckett incorporates holistic recovery principles into post-surgical care and long-term survivorship planning.
Continuous involvement in peer review, national committee work, and outcomes research ensures patients receive care informed by the latest evidence.
From first consultation to recovery, Dr. Puckett and her team walk alongside every patient — making sure no one faces a breast cancer diagnosis alone.
Dr. Puckett's research spans breast cancer outcomes, surgical disparities, and oncologic technique — published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at leading national conferences.
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.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Breast Care & Gynecologic Cancer Center
Physician referrals welcome.
Self-referrals accepted.
Important: This site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All appointments are scheduled through Orlando Health. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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(321) 841-1869 Office Phone · Clermont, FLA representative will contact you within 48 hours to confirm your appointment. Have your insurance information ready. Self-referrals are welcome — no referral required to schedule.