Dr. April Speed, MD is a general surgery specialist in Conyers, GA and has been practicing for 9 years. She graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2003 and specializes in general surgery, oncology, and more.Read her story
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Bluegrass Family Health
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care of Georgia
- Employee Health Systems
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
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Breast Diseases
very high
more than 96% of peers
Cancer
normal
more than 66% of peers
Breast Cancer
normal
more than 61% of peers
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Dr. Speed's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Speed "Biography | April L. Speed, MD Dr. April L. Speed is a Chicago native who was raised in Atlanta. After obtaining her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Norfolk State University she returned to Atlanta to attend Morehouse School of Medicine where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree. After her matriculation, she remained at Morehouse to complete a general surgery residency. Doctor Speed is Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons. She completed both her Internship and General surgery residency at Grady Memorial Hospital, one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the Southeast. Upon completion of an intensive General Surgery residency she went on to receive the prestigious Susan G. Komen-sponsored Breast Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. This cancer center is top-ranked by US News and World Report. During this fellowship Dr. Speed was exposed to numerous advanced breast surgical oncology techniques such as oncoplastics (nipple and skin-sparing mastectomies) cutting-edge cancer research and publication opportunities. This Fellowship promoted comprehensive breast cancer treatment plans using a multidisciplinary model. This model is a patient-centered approach to breast cancer management involving integrating primary care, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery and pathology expertise to formulate the best possible plan for each unique patient. One patient, One place, One plan! While at MD Anderson, Dr. Speed further developed proficiency in promoting breast cancer awareness through community outreach, advocacy, prevention and education through the Susan G. Komen component of her Fellowship. Dr. Speed believes in providing breast care with Dignity and Detail. As a breast expert, she provides 100% breast services to women, men and adolescents. Dr. Speed is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She was recognized by her peers and was awarded the ASCO National Diversity In Oncology Award in 2009. Dr. Speed serves on several Boards, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate, and the Georgia Perimeter College. She's a highly sought-after speaker, author, consultant and lecturer on breast cancer and breast health. Dr. Speed has recently embarked upon an exciting venture of private practice and welcome all of her previous patients and new patients alike to continue to be a part of this amazing journey of transformation from your Breast Health to your Best HealthSM. Let's treat it, beat it, move on!SM"
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Speed "My patients deserve the best! We provide uncompromising breast care service with dignity and detail!"
6 Specialties
- General Surgery
- Breast Oncology
- Breast Surgery
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Oncology
- Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
33 Conditions Treated
- Angiosarcoma of the Breast
- Basal Type Breast Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Duct Papilloma
- Breast Fibroadenoma
- Breast Tumor
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Invasive Breast Cancer
- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
- Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
- Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
- Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma of the Breast
- Lymphosarcoma
- Male Breast Cancer
- Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Osteosarcoma of the Breast
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
- Radiation-Induced Angiosarcoma of the Breast
- Secondary Malignancies
- Secretory Breast Carcinoma
- Stomach Diseases
- Tubular Carcinoma
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18 Procedures
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Brachytherapy
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Exam
- Breast Needle Localization
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- CoolSculpting®
- Lumpectomy
- Mammosite Catheter Insertion
- Mammotome® Breast Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Partial Mastectomy
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
- Stereotaxis
- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Mammotome® Biopsy
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Georgia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Norfolk State UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1999
- Morehouse School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2003
- Grady Memorial HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
- Grady Memorial HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2008
- University Of Texas-Md Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2009
- Susan G. Komen Multidisciplinary Breast FellowOther Education | Completed 2009
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Dr. Jean-Renior Eugene Resident of the Year Award, 2004
- We're a "favorite Place on Google" We're 1 of less than 250 K businesses in the US to receive this recognition; that's >than 1% of all U.S. businesses, 02/2010
- National Susan G. Komen Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Fellow, 2008
- Dr. Jean-Renior Eugene Resident of the Year Award, 2005
- 2010 Recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Diversity in Oncology Initiative Award, May 2010
Media & Publications
- Emergency Hospital Rescue, 1/25/08
- Lifestyle choices can reduce risk for breast cancer, 1/1/2010
- Evaluation of Micrometastatic Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Stage I-III Breast Cancer Patients, March 2009
- Google Favorite Places, June 2010
- The ASCO Diversity in Oncology Initiative, May 24, 20
- Breast Cancer Awareness, 10/6/2009
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Dr. Speed accepts 13 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Choice PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield POSBlue Traditional PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of GeorgiaBlue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia POS
- Bluegrass Family HealthWorker's Compensation WC
- CignaCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPO
- Coventry Health CareCoventry Health Care PPO
- Coventry Health Care of GeorgiaCoventry Health Care of Georgia HMOCoventry Health Care of Georgia POS
- Employee Health Systems
- Humana
- TricareTriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
- USA Managed Care Organization
- WellCareWellCare PPO
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