Dr. Olzinski-Kunze earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then completed her internship and surgical residency at the Medical College of Virginia and the University of Rochester. Following her residency, she completed a fellowship in Breast Surgery here at the University of Rochester.

Dr. Olzinski-Kunze worked as an Attending Surgeon, Instructor of Surgery, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital from 2004 to 2008. During this time, Dr. Olzinski-Kunze also served on the Strong Memorial Hospital Cancer Committee, from 2006 to 2008.

Now, after working in private practice for several years, Dr. Olzinski-Kunze is returning to UR Medicine. We are pleased to welcome her back to the Department of Surgery and the Wilmot Cancer Institute Comprehensive Breast Care at Pluta program.

Dr. Olzinski-Kunze is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Olzinski-Kunze has been active in research and has authored and co-authored several publications.

Certified Specialties

Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery (Part-Time) - Department of Surgery, Oncology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 2004 - 2004

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2004

Fellowship, Research, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. 1999 - 2001

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. 1998 - 2000

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. 1997 - 1998

Education

MD | University of Wisconsin-Madison. 1997

Awards

FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Research Service Award 1F32DK10025-01, Medical College of Virginia, 2000, Funding of research related to portal hypertension 2000

Lucille O'Keefe Parker Scholarship for academic excellence
University of Wisconsin Medical School 1996

Research

Principal Investigator NSABP B 35: A Clinical Trial Comparing Tamoxifen with Anastrozole in Post-menopausal Patients- currently enrolling.

Principal Investigator ACASOG Z0011: A Randomized Trial of Axillary Node Dissection in Women with T1 or T2 N0M0 Breast Cancer who have a Positive Sentinel Lymph Node- currently in follow up phase.

Principal Investigator ACOSOG Z0010: A Prognostic Study of Sentinel Node and Bone Marrow Micrometastases in Women with Clinical T1 or T2 N0M0 Breast Cancer: currently in follow up phase.

Co-Investigator NSABP B-39/RTOG 0413: Partial Breast Radiation for Patients with Stage 0, 1, or 2 Breast Cancer Resected by Lumpectomy- currently enrolling.

Co-Investigator ACOSOG Z1031: A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing 16 to 18 Weeks of Neoadjuvant Exemestane, Letrozole, or Anastrozole in Postmenopausal Women with Clinical Stage II and III Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer- beginning enrollment in 2006.

Co-Investigator Evaluation of the Role of Heat Shock Protein 27 in Breast Cancer- enrolling beginning in 2006

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

Wonderful explanation and listening and answering questions. Competence was extraordinary

Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Olzinski was exemplary. I left there feeling a brick was lifted off my chest. I couldn't thank her enough.

Sep 20, 2024

U are so fortunate to have Dr. Olzinskikunze on staff!!

Aug 15, 2024

Well informed visit. I was treated with kindness, patience and understanding! I left my appointment feeling validated and heard. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Aug 14, 2024

Excellent service and experience

Jul 18, 2024

5.0

I really liked her , she was confident , knowledgeable , professional and organized !

Jun 26, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough about test results and my family history.Her information helped allay fears and make a good decision and plan.She spent a lot of time explaining and answering questions.I felt confident after the appointment.

May 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

Nov 06, 2023

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Olzinski-Kunze to others. She is wonderful.

Oct 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ann Olzinski-Kunze is a wonderful caring surgeon. I felt very at ease with her and I trust her with my care.

Aug 14, 2023

5.0

Good.

Aug 01, 2023

5.0

I was relieved to hear that she appreciated the possible impact of my autoimmune issues on treatment options. She was very supportive and open to discussing my options and consequences of different treatment pains.

May 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Olzinski-Kunze could not have been any better in explaining my options, describing the consequences of these options, and addressing my personal concerns about having surgery with diabetes.

Apr 26, 2023

3.0

Provider asked "why I was there" as she didn't feel my medical needs required her assistance - My OB/GYN referred me to this office.

Feb 27, 2023

1.8

Provider entered room and said "who is the unlucky one." Showed very aloof & cold responses to questions/reactions. Provider provided negative tones.

Jan 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Olzinski is absolutely the best! She's especially good at providing realistic information about the risks and benefits of various treatments.

Dec 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Olzinski is a consummate professional. I had no worries being in her care.

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Olzinski-Kunze is always very professional, courteous, and friendly. She discusses a patient's diagnosis and treatment options in complete detail, and answers all questions both in person and via phone. Her mannerism is calming to a patient that has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Years after surgery she is willing to meet with a patient as long as the patient wants the follow-up appointments. She asks about a patient's family, and the patient's life events and is sincere about her relationship with her patient.

Aug 20, 2022

5.0

Already referred 2 people to provider.

Feb 14, 2022