This Sunday, October 11th, The Weekly Check-Up Atlanta is joined by Dr. Jessica Bilz of Wellstar Health Systems, a board-certified breast surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of both benign and malignant breast conditions. Dr. Bilz has a special interest in caring for young women with breast cancer, pregnancy-associated breast cancer, patients at high risk for breast cancer, and patients with BRCA or other inherited genetic risk factors.

Dr. Bilz performs advanced breast surgical oncology procedures including lumpectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy and mapping, axillary lymph node dissection, and aesthetic flat closures. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, pathologists, plastic surgeons, and nurse navigators to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Originally from Snellville, Georgia, Dr. Bilz earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia (UGA) and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG). She completed her general surgery residency at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, and completed a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Dr. Bilz was drawn to medicine by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, combining technical surgical expertise with long-term patient relationships to guide individuals through complex diagnoses with compassion and whole-person care. Outside of work, she enjoys staying connected to the Georgia community she proudly calls home. She welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.