
April Phantana-angkool, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Thai
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout April Phantana-angkool
Every patient is unique. I believe that the best approach to the diagnosis of breast cancer is a collaborative partnership with a patient and all available breast cancer specialties to achieve a compassionate and individualized treatment plan. Through honest discussion and tailored education, I hope to help empower my patients in all aspects of their medical care to help achieve their personal goals.
Awards
Seattle Met's Top Doctors (2023, 2024)
Publications
Phantana-angkool A, Forster MR, Warren YE, et al. Rate of radial scars by core biopsy and upgrading to malignancy or high-risk lesions before and after introduction of digital breast tomosynthesis. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2019 Jan;173(1):23-29. doi: 10.1007/s10549-018-4973-x. Epub 2018 Sep 21. PMID: 30242581.
Phantana-angkool A, Voci AE, Warren YE, et al. Ductal Carcinoma In Situ with Microinvasion on Core Biopsy: Evaluating Tumor Upstaging Rate, Lymph Node Metastasis Rate, and Associated Predictive Variables. Ann Surg Oncol. 2019 Nov;26(12):3874-3882. doi: 10.1245/s10434-019-07604-4. Epub 2019 Jul 24. PMID: 31342378.
Ardila, S. et al. Upgrade Rate and Long-term Outcomes of Lobular Neoplasia. Curr Breast Cancer Rep 16, 11–19 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-024-00520-x
Maramara, T. et al. Minimizing Breast Cancer Risk with Diet and Exercise. Curr Breast Cancer Rep 16, 45–52 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-024-00524-7
Ryou H, Ji H, Phantana-angkool A. Breast schwannoma: A case report and brief review of literature. J Case Reports and Images in Surgery 2025;11(1):19–23.
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Locations
- Overlake Breast Health Center
- 1135 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004
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- phone: 425-688-0212
- fax: 425-688-0213
Expertise
Education
Carolinas Medical Center (North Carolina) Levine Cancer Institute
Fellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2018Baptist Health System
Residency, Surgery, General, 2015Baptist Health System
Internship, Surgery, General, 2010University of Alabama Medical Center (Birmingham)
Medical Education, 2009Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Premier Care Network
- Aetna Premier Care Network PLUS
- Aetna Whole Health
- Altius Health Plans (Coventry - First Health - Aetna)
- America's Health Plan
- Assurant Health (First Choice)
- Asuris Health Plan (Regence)
- Avizent
- Beechstreet (First Choice)
- Berkley Risk Administrators
- BlueCross/Blue Shield Out-of-State (BlueCard)
- Boeing - BCBS - Advantage+
- Boeing - BCBS - Select Network EPO
- Boeing - BCBS - Traditional Medical
- Boeing - BCBS of IL Standard PPO
- Christian Brothers (Aetna)
- CIGNA
- CIGNA Local/Local Plus
- Coordinated Care/Centene Ambetter
- Coventry/CCN (Aetna)
- Crawford & Co.
- Definity Health (United Healthcare)
- Eberle Vivian
- Employee Benefit Mgmt. Services (First Choice)
- Evergreen Health (First Choice)
- Fidelity (First Choice)
- First Choice Health Network
- First Choice Health Preferred Network
- First Health (Coventry - Aetna)
- Gallagher Basset Services
- Greatwest (CIGNA)
- Health Payor Organization (HPO)
- Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) (Regence)
- Healthnet (First Choice)
- Healthsmart
- Humana Choice Care
- INBA (First Choice)
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington -Cascade, Virtual Pulse, Flex, Core, HAS, 21 (Health Exchange)*
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington -HMO plans - Core, Alliant Select, Options Select*
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington -POS plans - Options, Alliant Plus/Connect*
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. -PPO plans - Access PPO, Options PPO*
- King County Safety & Claims
- Kitsap Health Plans (First Choice)
- Lifewise Assurance Co
- Lifewise Health Plan of WA - Preferred
- Lifewise of OR
- Moda Health Plans (First Choice)
- Molina Marketplace (Cascade, Core, Constant, Choice) (Health Exchange)
- MultiPlan
- National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- Pacificsource
- PacMed, PolyClinic, Providence/Swedish, Rainier Health Network
- Preferred Health Network (PHN)
- Premera Blue Cross PPO*
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- Regence Blue Shield PPO
- Regence Group Adminstrators
- Regence UMP Plus - Puget Sound High Value Network
- Regence Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Achieve 1 & 2
- Regence Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Classic
- Regence Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) High Deductible or CDHP
- Safeway Risk Management
- Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting (Aetna)
- Sedgwick CMS
- Sound Health & Wellness Trust (Aetna)
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare - Cascade Select
- United Healthcare - Charter
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Signature Value & Value Plus (Health Exchange)
- United Healthcare Choice & Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core & Core Plus
- United Healthcare Doctors Plan and Doctors Plus Plan
- United Healthcare NexusACO (R, RB, RP, OA, OAP)
- United Healthcare Options & Options Plus
- United Healthcare PPO, POS, HMO
- United Payors PPO
- USA Managed Care
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
98 ratings, 23 reviewsThe ratings and comments seen on provider profiles are gathered from patient surveys, which are conducted by an independent patient satisfaction organization called Press Ganey. Star ratings are only displayed for surveyed Overlake providers who have accumulated 30 or more survey responses in outpatient clinical settings. While we are committed to publishing both positive and negative comments, we also maintain a rigorous process to review and remove comments that are profane, libelous, unrelated to the provider, or violate patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Kind and helpful suggestions
- No RatingReviewed on 4/16/2025
I am not sure if I'd recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
Dr. Phantana was very welcoming to my husband and I . It was the first time we had met her. She made me feel comfortable. She explained the results of my biopsy and I was able to view the monitor screen as she pinpointed what was going on with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Doctor very personable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
The care team is very competent and knowledgeable.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Too much time has been wasted.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Excellent doctor, explained options, risks & best how to proceed in detail. Extremely happy with visit!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Dr. Phantana-Angkool would rather practice "standard of care" vs. patient wishes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
She's always very nice and answers all my questions. This time she even gave me brochures to give to a person that just found out she has breast cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr. Phantana was exceptional in everyway. If I could rate her higher, I would.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2025
Dr. Phantana Angkool is a brilliant surgeon. She made the surgical experience stress free and made the necessary decisions regarding the whole process easy to make. Yearly follow up visits are happily anticipated. I am grateful to have her for my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2024
Dr Phantana is the best. She is professional yet warm. Listens well, shows concern, is personable and super open.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2024
Dr Phantana has been a wonderful surgeon and continues to be excellent two years out from surgery!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Very satisfied with all the details that was given to me. It was very informational and resourceful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Very impressed with Dr. Phantana
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2024
Doctor Fontana is amazing, I would recommend her. She was efficient, down to earth .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Care provider is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
She is an excellent doctor. I have rarely encountered a provider as amazing as she is. Overlake is very lucky to have her. Give her a big raise!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
II like all the people who have taken care of me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Phantana made me feel like I was in very professional & capable hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
My doctor is very nice and professional. She is so good and taking care of her patient I like her and feel comfortable each time when I need to meet with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
They explained everything thoroughly and answered all my questions
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
I'm not sure if the doctor cares about me. She always talks to herself like she's too fast and running out of time. I think I have a duty to get a good medical treatment.