Dr. Rogsbert Phillips
Breast cancer specialist Dr. Rogsbert Frenzel Phillips was born on July 12, 1948, in Newnan, Georgia, to Olivia Louise Bohannon Mitchell and Zack Phillips. Phillips attended the University of Georgia and graduated in 1970. She also attended and graduated from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons with her M.D. degree. In 1982, Phillips became the first African American woman to complete the general surgery program at Emory University.
Phillips started her general surgery practice in Atlanta, Georgia, and decided to specialize in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. She is one of the top breast cancer specialists in the United States. In 1989, Phillips founded Sisters By Choice, a support group providing educational, emotional, spiritual, and physical resources to breast cancer survivors, their families, and other health care professionals. The organization strives to be a leading provider of innovative programs and efforts that increase breast cancer education and awareness. The organization provides support and counsel to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. Phillips also started an annual Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend in Atlanta.
In 2000, Phillips participated in conducting experimental surgical procedures to detect and prevent breast cancer called ductal lavage. The procedure entails inserting a small scope into the breast under a local anesthetic to remove and test cells for abnormalities that could lead to cancer. This procedure could lead to the prevention of possible future breast cancer patients and could save future lives.
Phillips continues her general surgery practices in Atlanta and Lithonia, Georgia, and has been practicing medicine for thirty years.
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A.F. Herndon Elementary School
E. P. Johnson Elementary School
Murphy High School
University of Georgia
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
University of Bridgeport
Emory University
Rogsbert
Newnan
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Georgia
Rome, Italy
When You Learn, You Teach. When You Get, You Give Back.

Georgia
7/12/1948
Atlanta
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Surgeon Dr. Rogsbert Phillips (1948 - ) conducted her general surgery practices in Atlanta and Lithonia, Georgia. One of the top breast cancer specialists in the United States, she founded Sisters By Choice and started an annual Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend in Atlanta.
American Cyanamid Company
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Tape: 2 Story: 9 - Dr. Rogsbert Phillips recalls choosing to attend the University of Georgia
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Tape: 4 Story: 5 - Dr. Rogsbert Phillips remembers meeting her research partner, Susan Love
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Tape: 4 Story: 8 - Dr. Rogsbert Phillips describes her frustrations over cancer treatment
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Tape: 6 Story: 1 - Dr. Rogsbert Phillips describes her relationship with Dr. Harold Freeman
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Tape: 6 Story: 6 - Dr. Rogsbert Phillips describes the history of breast cancer treatment
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Tape: 8 Story: 4 - Dr. Rogsbert Phillips reflects upon her legacy
Tape: 8 Story: 5 - Dr. Rogsbert Phillips narrates her photographs
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