Angel Arnaout, MD, MS

Dr. Angel Arnaout is a Breast Surgical Oncologist at the Ottawa Hospital, Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa and an Associate Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute in Ontario, Canada. She obtained her General Surgery training at both Dalhousie University and University of Toronto from 1999-2005. During her surgery training, she was able to pursue a Master of Science degree in the Surgeon Scientist Program at the University of Toronto. After graduating from general surgery, Dr. Arnaout completed a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Sunnybrook Hospital and the Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre in 2007. This was followed by additional extensive training in oncoplastic breast cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

Currently, Dr, Arnaout’s practice is a combination of clinical care and research aimed at improving access and delivery of high quality care to breast cancer patients in the province of Ontario, Canada. She is the Head of the Ottawa Hospital Rapid Diagnosis and Support Program, which has a goal of reducing wait times diagnosis and treatment for patients with a high probability of breast cancer. This was awarded the “Best Innovation in Cancer Care Delivery Award” at the Ontario Provincial Showcase in 2013. Dr. Arnaout’s research interests and commitment lie in the area of cancer care delivery, specifically to improve access to diagnostic services for breast cancer patients and reduce inappropriate or inefficient use of resources. Recently, she was offered the position of Medical Director of the Ottawa Hospital Women’s Breast Health Center.