Breast Center Team

David Chun, MD

David Chun, MD is a board-certified radiologist with subspecialty training in breast imaging. He obtained his bachelor's degree at Cornell University majoring in biochemistry. He attended SUNY StonyBrook School of Medicine and radiology residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He continued at Columbia-Presbyterian to complete a fellowship in breast imaging and ultrasound.

Kim Clarkin, MD

Kim Clarkin, MD, MPH, MBA, is a board-certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America and more.

Dr. Clarkin has been published in several medical journals and has presented at various radiological seminars and conferences.

Arifa Faiz, MD

Arifa Faiz, MD, is a board-certified radiologist with more than ten years of experience in the field of breast imaging, which includes interpretation of screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast specific gamma imaging, 3D tomosynhesis and breast ultrasounds.

Dr. Faiz also has extensive experience in breast interventional procedures including ultrasound and stereotactic guided breast biopsies and pre-operative wire localization procedures.

Erika M. Brinkmann, MD

Section Head, Breast Surgery

Erika Brinkmann, MD, is the Section Head of Breast Surgery at Holy Name. She is board certified in general surgery and is a specialist in breast surgery.

A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Brinkmann completed her fellowship training in breast oncology at Northwestern University Medical Center.

Zandra Cheng, MD

Breast Surgeon

Zandra Cheng, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon who believes in delivering a patient-centered, evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to breast care with a compassionate and holistic manner.

Dr. Cheng graduated from medical school at the University of California, San Diego. She completed her residency in general surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and her breast surgery fellowship at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Maryland. She earned her undergraduate degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Cheng is certified in Breast Ultrasound by the American Society of Breast Surgeons, is fluent in French, basic Chinese (Mandarin and Shanghainese) and basic ASL.

Ludma Delva, PA

Physician Assistant at the Breast Center

Ludma Delva, a Physician Assistant at the Breast Center, joined Holy Name's team in March 2021 and manages the high-risk patient program. She focuses on NCCN guidelines, additional screening modalities, disease prevention strategies and promoting a healthy lifestyle with educational support.

Ms. Delva brings years of experience providing personalized, advanced care from working in a surgical department and uses a compassionate approach in her preoperative teaching to ensure patients understand their condition and upcoming treatment. She also acts as a liaison between the patient and Holy Name's Cancer Support Community, which promotes social connection and emotional well-being. She strives to make sure each patient has a supportive and positive experience at Holy Name.