Anyone Know a Good Breast Specialist or General Surgeon?

Updated on September 12, 2008
A.S. asks from Scottsdale, AZ
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Hello Ladies,

I am writing today on behalf of my friend. She found a lump right above her right breast and went to see a general surgeon about it after being referred there by her general pracitioner. The surgeon said he would do a needle biopsy and then decided he would be "conservative," and knock her out and remove the lump altogether. He doesn't know much about the physical attributes of this lump because it is buried so deep that he hasn't been able to see it with an ultrasound. He hasn't ordered a CAT scan. She feels uneasy about having anesthesia if it isn't truly necessary. Does anyone know whom she should see for a second opinion? Should she go to another general surgeon? Should she see a breast specialist (since it's located right above her breast)? And, does anyone have a specific recommendation for a doctor in the Arcadia/East Phoenix area?

Thanks,

Al

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C.F.

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My surgeon was Dr Richard Cooper (480- ###-###-####) with Advanced Surgical Associates in Mesa. I was first referred to Desert Breast Center (1950 E Southern in Tempe...###-###-####) and they were wonderful. I had 2-3 ultrasound guided biopsies, two lumpectomies and a mastectomy. The first lump was removed (benign) and a second lump was removed and discovered it was a rare type of breast cancer. I had to go in again to do the mastectomy. Great general surgeon, and a great reconstructive surgeon is Dr Patti Flint (480-945-330) if you find your friend needs one. Definitely get it taken care of as quickly as possible. Time can really make a difference! Best of luck!

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C.D.

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I went to Dr. Susan Cortesi in Mesa. She was absolutely wonderful. For me, I have had ultrasounds and mammograms, then biopsies. I've also had a surgery. In by 7:30 in the morning, home by 4pm.

I've also been referred to Dr. Herzog in Chandler for a 2nd opinion, but haven't seen him yet.

The Dr. did the painless fine needle biopsy right in her office. I also have had a stereotactic biopsy done at Scottsdale Medical Imaging. They, too, were wonderful.

Please send your friend my best wishes.

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K.V.

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Hi A.,

I have a fabulous breast MD, his name is Dr. Zanis.... He is not one to immediately have surgery, he is compassionate and well educated in his field. I have had a lumpectomy in the past and it was located right on my breast muscle. If she needs to have it biopsy then she really should do it, it will put her mind at ease in regards to cancer. Dr. Zanis is the best! Good luck.

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S.H.

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I too went to Dr. Susan Cortesi in Mesa. She was wonderful and went through all the necessary steps first. She recommended the needle biopsy first which requires NO anesthesia, but after that was unsuccessful she did the biopsy. After the results, she did the partial masectomy as well as a re-excision. She did a fabulous job, I was in and out of the surgery center in no time.

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D.E.

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I love my doctor and his name is Dr. Harry Watters and he is in Chandler. Have her give his office a call and see if this is something he can do or recommend someone who can. His number is ###-###-####.

Good Luck

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I.H.

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Victor J. Zannis, MD at Breast Care Center of the Southwest, whom was highly recommended by my friend, who survived from Breast Cancer, and I went to see him while I felt pain in my breast after a few months giving birth to my girl.

2525 West Greenway Road Suite 130
Phoenix, Az, 85023
###-###-####
www. breastcarecentersw.com

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L.K.

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I went to an absolutely wonderful breast doctor when I was first pregnant. There was some fiber spots, and he removed them with a local and was great following up. He is Dr. Victor Zannis with the the Breast Care Center Southwest - www.breastcarecentersw.com. Highly recommend him to anyone.

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