Dr. Ayyala graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her integrated plastic surgery residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She then completed advanced fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
She subsequently joined the faculty at Yale School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Surgery, where she established a comprehensive breast reconstruction and lymphatic surgery program while co-directing multidisciplinary breast cancer recovery initiatives.
Research & Innovation
An active surgeon-scientist, Dr. Ayyala has served as an institutional principal investigator for NIH-funded trials in breast reconstruction. She has led clinical studies focused on advancing surgical planning, optimizing pain control, and exploring early applications of robotic microsurgery. She has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed scientific publications and is an invited lecturer nationally and internationally on advanced reconstructive techniques.
Patient-Centered Philosophy
Above all, Dr. Ayyala puts patient care first. Her breadth of expertise allows her to tailor a personalized reconstruction plan around each patient’s unique oncology treatment, anatomy, lifestyle, and personal goals, prioritizing both immediate surgical excellence and lifelong quality of life.