Staff at Advanced Surgical Associates

Dr. Hamad is a breast surgeon. She formerly held the position of Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery a the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. A native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she attended undergraduate at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she received a B.A. in Chemistry. She attained her Medical Degree from ECU School of Medicine where she was elected to the AOA Medical Honor Society in her junior year. Dr. Hamad completed her general surgical training at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. The following year she received additional training in the comprehensive & surgical management of breast disease and worked at UMASS Breast Center.

Dr. Hamad is certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is Breast Ultrasound Certified by the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Disease.

Dr. Hamad recently served as Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chair of the Operating Room Committee at WakeMed Cary Hospital. Dr. Hamad is proficient in minimally invasive breast biopsy procedures, such as in Office Ultrasound and Ultrasound Guided Biopsies, as well as Sterotactic Breast Biopsies.

In addition to her interest in breast disease, Dr. Hamad does practice General and Laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Hamad recreational activities include sports, especially golf, theater, and movies. Dr. Hamad and her husband Dr. Malik have two children.

email: shamad@AdvancedSurgAssociates.com