Kirsten Edmiston

Kirsten Edmiston is a highly accomplished medical professional with extensive experience in surgical care and healthcare quality management. She currently serves as the System, Chief Surgical Quality Officer at Inova Health System, a position she has held since January 2024.1

Professional Experience

Dr. Edmiston has a long-standing career with Inova Health System, where she has taken on various leadership roles:

• Director of Clinical Excellence for the Surgery Service Line (March 2021 - Present)
• Breast Surgeon at Inova Breast Care Center (September 2014 - Present)
• Vice President of Surgical Safety and Operations at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (March 2020 - 2021)
• Director of Surgical Outcomes and Clinical Effectiveness at Inova Fairfax Hospital (2014 - March 2020)1

In addition to her work at Inova, Dr. Edmiston holds academic positions as a Clinical Assistant Professor at both Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Surgery and Georgetown University Medical Center.1

Education and Training

Dr. Edmiston's educational background is comprehensive:

• Master's degree in Population Health from Thomas Jefferson University (2016-2021)
• Healthcare Quality and Safety Management studies at Thomas Jefferson University (2014-2016)
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at City of Hope National Medical Center (1993-1997)
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Temple University (1984-1988)
• Surgery Residency at the University of Maryland Medical System (1988-1993)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Washington University (1980-1984)1

Expertise and Recognition

As a breast oncology surgeon, Dr. Edmiston has been recognized for her expertise:

• Named among Top Doctors by Washingtonian in 2020 and 20222
• Published researcher in the field of breast cancer2
• Contributor to educational blog posts on topics such as breast cancer prevention and enhanced recovery after breast cancer surgery2

Dr. Edmiston's career demonstrates a strong commitment to improving surgical quality, patient outcomes, and healthcare management across various roles within the Inova Health System and academic institutions.