Department of Surgery

Erin M. Bayley, MD, MSc

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery
  • Breast Surgical Oncologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Education & Training

  • BS, Boston College
  • MD, Albany Medical College
  • General Surgery Residency, Baylor College of Medicine
  • Clinical Research Fellowship, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Master of Science in Clinical Research, University of Texas Health Science Center of Medicine
  • Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Representative Publications

Dr. Bayley’s publications can be reviewed through this link.

Research, Clinical, and/or Academic Interests

  • De-escalation of surgical care
  • Care delivery across complex healthcare systems

  • Women’s health initiatives

  • Receipt of guideline concordant germline genetic testing

  • Risk-reducing surgery

  • Health services research

  • Improving quality of and access to breast cancer care for Veterans

Research Grants

  • PI: Povidone-Iodine Irrigation to Reduce Breast Surgical Site Infections, The Beckwith Institute, 2025-2026

  • PI: Access, Delivery, and Value of Care for Veterans with Breast Cancer, Veterans Affairs National Oncology Program Pre-Career Development Award, 07/01/2025-06/30/2027

  • Scholar: University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute KL2 Scholars Program, 07/01/2025-06/30/2027

  • Co-I: Administrative Supplement to Telehealth Research and Innovation for Veterans with Cancer Center (THRIVE), NCI, 08/01/2025-07/31/2026

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