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WHAT IS BREAST SURGERY?
Our breast specialists commonly see women, and some men, who feel a breast lump or have an abnormal screening mammogram. We work closely with your referring physician, your imaging center and the Hill Breast Center at Baptist Medical Center to diagnose your condition accurately, whether it is benign or cancerous, and to build a treatment plan that protects your breast health and quality of life.
We understand that you are anxious to make sure you don’t have cancer, or if you were told you have cancer you would like to be treated immediately. Here, at North Florida Surgeons: Baptist Jacksonville Division, our surgeons will discuss your treatment options, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and/or hormone therapy. The good news is, that many patients will be diagnosed in the early stages of breast cancer, when it is very treatable.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Our surgeons work with all Hematologist-Oncologists, as well as Radiation Oncologists, in the Jacksonville community and surrounding region, including Cancer Specialists of North Florida, 21st Century Oncology, Ackerman Cancer Center, and Baptist MD Anderson.
Our surgeons offer breast conservation techniques when possible, as well as sentinel lymph node biopsy, a technique that allows us to take only the important lymph nodes in the armpit, and reduce the chance of arm swelling and other problems. Our first concern is to give you the best chance of cure that we can, but we will also optimize cosmetic outcomes. When reconstruction is considered we work closely with the talented plastic surgeons with Florida Plastic Surgery Group, another division of North Florida Surgeons.
TYPES OF SURGERY WE OFFER
BREAST BIOPSY
If a mammogram, ultrasound or exam shows an area of concern, a biopsy confirms what it is. Most biopsies use a thin needle guided by imaging. When a needle biopsy is not possible or the results are unclear, your surgeon may remove the area in a short outpatient procedure.
SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY
This is a technique our surgeons use that allows us to take only the important lymph nodes in the armpit, and reduce the chance of arm swelling and other problems.
LUMPECTOMY
A lumpectomy, or partial mastectomy, is a breast cancer surgery that removes a tumor plus some of the surrounding healthy breast tissue leaving your natural breast intact. Usually following lumpectomy, radiation to the breast tissue is recommend to help prevent cancer regrowth in the breast.
MASTECTOMY
There are various types of mastectomy surgeries that involve varying degrees of breast and tissue removal. Your team of doctors will advise what is best for your specific condition and choose the surgery and treatment that is recommended for you.
BENIGN BREAST CONDITIONS
Not every breast lump is cancer. Our surgeons also treat fibroadenomas, cysts, breast infections and abscesses, and other benign conditions, often with a small outpatient procedure.
BREAST CANCER RISK AND SCREENING
A strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer, a genetic change such as BRCA, or a prior abnormal biopsy can raise your risk. We can help you understand your risk, coordinate genetic counseling, and plan the right schedule for screening mammography and follow-up breast care.
RECONSTRUCTION
When reconstruction is right for you, we coordinate with the plastic and reconstructive surgeons of Florida Plastic Surgery Group, another division of North Florida Surgeons, so your cancer surgery and reconstruction are planned together.
BREAST SURGERY FAQS
Who should see a breast surgeon?
Women, and some men, who have a breast lump or an abnormal mammogram. Our surgeons work with your referring physician and imaging center to find out whether the condition is benign or cancerous.
Do you work with the Hill Breast Center?
Yes. We work with referring physicians, imaging centers and the Hill Breast Center at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.
What is the difference between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy?
A lumpectomy, also called a partial mastectomy, removes the tumor and some surrounding tissue and keeps the natural breast. It is usually followed by radiation. A mastectomy removes more of the breast, and there are several types. Your care team will recommend the option that fits your condition. Read more about lumpectomy and mastectomy.
What is a sentinel lymph node biopsy?
The surgeon removes only the key lymph nodes in the armpit to check whether cancer has spread. Removing fewer nodes lowers the chance of arm swelling.
Is breast reconstruction available?
When reconstruction is being considered, our surgeons work with plastic surgeons at Florida Plastic Surgery Group.
How do I schedule a consultation in Jacksonville?
Call (904) 398-0033 or use the contact form. Our office is at 836 Prudential Dr., Suite 1001, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Is this surgery covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan and your diagnosis. See the insurance plans we accept or call our office and we will help you check.