COVID-19 from the Surgeon’s Perspective: First, Do No Harm
In many areas of the country, healthcare workers, like masks, are in short supply. As physicians, when we enter the medical profession, we are sworn to the Hippocratic... Read more.
Does what you eat influence your risk of breast cancer?
When it comes to breast cancer risk, how much does the adage, “you are what you eat” apply? Patients are often concerned about which foods may increase their... Read more.
Decoding breast density
If you have ever had a mammogram, chances are you have heard the term “dense breast tissue”. Breast tissue is composed of a combination of functional tissue... Read more.
Exercise to decrease your risk of breast cancer
We all know that exercise is good for your heart, but did you know that it also decreases your risk of breast cancer? As a breast surgical oncologist, I am... Read more.
Have no fear of the needle biopsy
Women undergoing breast imaging with mammography, ultrasound, or MRI, may receive a recommendation at some point during their lifetime that a biopsy is recommended. ... Read more.
This one’s for the boys
For the most part, breast cancer is a disease that affects women. However, a small proportion of new breast cancers are actually diagnosed in men. In 2019, the American... Read more.
This one’s for the boys
For the most part, breast cancer is a disease that affects women. However, a small proportion of new breast cancers are actually diagnosed in men. In 2019, the... Read more.
Silicone Valley
Plastic surgery is ingrained in our South Florida culture. There is rarely a day that goes by that I do not see a patient who has undergone a breast augmentation.... Read more.
Silicone Valley
Plastic surgery is ingrained in our South Florida culture. There is rarely a day that goes by that I do not see a patient who has undergone a breast augmentation.... Read more.
Benefits of mammograms far outweigh the radiation risks
As a breast surgeon, it is my job to inform patients about the benefits of breast cancer screening and early detection. While most of us know that mammograms help... Read more.