Christina L. Smith, PAC

Dr. Steve Thatcher graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and then completed his radiation oncology residency at the University of Minnesota. He stayed on with University of Minnesota faculty and started the Minneapolis VA's first stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) program. Dr. Thatcher has experience in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and brachytherapy for a broad range of cancer types. He has a special interest in SBRT and SRS treatment techniques. Dr. Thatcher has served as a leader in cooperative radiation trial selection and enrollment.

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Dr. Michalina Kupsik is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist with specialized expertise in breast-specific surgeries. During her general surgery residency, she performed over 200 breast surgeries. She further honed her skills through a breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Arkansas, where she mastered advanced techniques like axillary reverse mapping (ARM), aimed at reducing lymphedema risks. Dr. Kupsik is also proficient in complex oncoplastic techniques for lumpectomy and mastectomy, ensuring optimal cosmetic outcomes. For mastectomy patients, she offers aesthetic flat closure, providing a more functional and refined incision.