Samaritan Expands Breast & Surgical Oncology to Include Reconstructive Surgery October 17, 2024 Samaritan Health Services has expanded its regional breast and surgical oncology services to again include reconstruction surgery to accommodate the needs of patients in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. Plastic surgeon Gary Donath, MD, recently joined breast surgeons Yarrow McConnell, MD, FACS, and Rachel Shirley, DO, FACS, at Corvallis-based Samaritan Breast, Reconstruction & Surgical Oncology. Dr. Donath will initially focus his practice on reconstructive surgery for breast and skin cancer patients as a compliment to the treatments Dr. McConnell offers for melanoma, squamous cell cancer of the trunk and extremities, and sarcomas. “Dr. Donath is a great addition to the practice not only for his experience and his compassion for patients, but also because his focus on reconstructive surgery will enable a truly team-based approach to treating our patients from surgery to recovery and reconstruction,” said Chris Blakely, associate vice president of surgical specialties for Samaritan Health Services. Samaritan Breast, Reconstruction & Surgical Oncology, formerly known as Samaritan Breast & Surgical Oncology, moved to a new location in early October to accommodate the growing team. The clinic is located at 996 NW Circle Blvd., Suite 103, in Corvallis, and can be reached by calling 541-768-1252.
