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Arlene E. Ricardo
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| Title: |
Surgeon |
| Industry: |
Healthcare |
| Type of Organization: |
Private Surgical Practice |
| Major Product/Service: |
The practice works closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicians for complete breast cancer diagnosis and treatment to include radiology, pathology, medical oncology (chemotherapy or hormone therapy), radiation oncology (radiation therapy) and plastic surgery. |
| Expertise: |
Dr. Ricardo specializes in breast cancer surgery targeting the following areas: Surgical biopsy, excision of breast mass, lumpectomy for breast conservation, mastectomy (with reconstruction if desired), sentinel lymph node mapping, axillary dissection and central venous access for chemotherapy (central line or port-a-cath). |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
Houston, Texas |
| Affiliations: |
American Medical Association; Texas Medical Association; Fellow, American College Society; American Society of Breast Surgeons; Harris County Medical Society; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society; American Society of Breast Surgeons; Diplomate, American Board of Surgery |
| University/Degree: |
B.S., Cum Laude, State University of New York at Albany; M.D., Magna Cum Laude, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1993; Residency, General Surgery, University of Texas-Houston, Hermann Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, LBJ Hospital |
| Born: |
September 15, 1963, New Hyde Park, New York |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Travel, reading |
| Published Works: |
Medical articles, book chapters |
