Anne L. Turner
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About
Anne L. Turner is a surgical oncologist and health systems researcher whose work focuses on optimizing cancer care delivery during crises and improving surgical outcomes for vulnerable populations. Her most-cited study, "Pandemic Recovery Using a COVID-Minimal Cancer Surgery Pathway" (2020), introduced a novel, resource-efficient framework for maintaining essential cancer surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating how structured triage and infection control protocols could reduce surgical delays without compromising patient safety. This work, with 16 citations, has informed institutional guidelines for disaster-preparedness in oncology. Turner’s broader contributions include developing risk-stratification tools for perioperative care and advocating for equitable access to surgical oncology in underserved communities. Her research bridges clinical practice and public health, emphasizing resilience in healthcare systems. A recipient of the American College of Surgeons’ Health Policy Scholarship, Turner continues to shape how hospitals balance urgent cancer treatment with infectious disease containment—a legacy that extends beyond the pandemic into sustainable, patient-centered surgical pathways.
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- 1Pandemic Recovery Using a COVID-Minimal Cancer Surgery Pathway16 citations · 2020