Columbus, Ga. (Sept. 15, 2026) — The John B. Amos Cancer Center and Piedmont Oncology welcome breast surgeons Linh O’Connor, M.D., and David Rock, M.D., as well as hematologist/medical oncologist Yetunde Ogunsesan, M.D. to the Columbus cancer care team. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and Piedmont Oncology is there for them every step of the way.

“Our oncology program continues to grow to meet the needs of our community, and the addition of these three providers is incredibly beneficial to patients facing a cancer diagnosis,” said John B. Amos Cancer Center Executive Director Sheree Tolbert, PharmD. “With their added expertise, advanced technological treatment capabilities and supportive services programs, patients can be confident they will receive high-quality cancer care close to home.”

About Dr. O’Connor

Dr. O’Connor has a special interest in the diagnosis and surgical management of patients with benign or malignant breast disease. In addition to breast surgery, she also specializes in minimally invasive surgery with a focus on robotic-assisted procedures. Dr. O’Connor earned her medical degree from Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. She also completed a general surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center and is a board-certified surgeon.

About Dr. Rock

Dr. Rock has specialty training and certification in oncoplastic breast surgical procedures, allowing him to offer patients the most advanced techniques available, including hidden scar surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy and oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery. These approaches allow Dr. Rock to remove tumors while simultaneously reshaping the breast, giving patients the best possible cosmetic outcome alongside excellent oncologic care. He earned a medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Rock also completed a general surgery residency at East Carolina University Health Medical Center and is a board-certified surgeon.

About Dr. Ogunsesan

Dr. Ogunsesan has special interest in the care of patients with breast cancer, multiple myeloma or genitourinary cancers. She earned a medical degree from the University of Ilorin College of Health Sciences, Nigeria. Dr. Ogunsesan also completed a hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and is board eligible.

“These providers have over 50 years combined experience and have a strong patient and family focused approach to care,” said Whitaker Endowed Chief of Piedmont Oncology Wally Curran, M.D. “They will serve cancer patients from west Georgia, south Georgia and east Alabama well, guiding them through the diagnosis, treatment and recovery stages.”