If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, a breast mass, or just need a second opinion, I highly…read morerecommend scheduling an appointment with Dr. Robert Gardner. I was diagnosed with a breast mass, and fate lead me to the Palm Beach Breast Institute, where I met Dr. Gardner, a brilliant surgeon, who has spent his life researching breast cancer! He isn't just another doctor, who diagnoses and treats his patients, he is a talented breast surgeon whose research, innovative surgical techniques, and knowledge of breast cancer makes him the kind of expert you should look for if you are diagnosed! Before I scheduled my appointment, I asked my general practitioner what he thought of who I had chosen. His response was, "Dr. Gardner is a world renown breast expert, I can't possibly refer you to anyone better." That was all the advice I needed.
From the first time I walked into his office, he made sure I understood my options, and and what each option entailed. He and his wonderful ultrasound technician, went through the ultrasound with me, showing me where the masses were and explaining the procedure. That was a first! Most ultrasound procedures are done without any involvement of the patient other than you laying there and being told when and how to move during the procedure, and then you wait...(tick tock, a week passes), while you worry what was found. I was 100% comfortable going forward. Before my surgery, the preop procedure of installing wire locators was a bit uncomfortable (because let's face it, wires in your boobs kinda hurt). But, his team was so loving and compassionate that I was smiling through it all. At the hospital he performed a partial mastectomy to remove 3 areas of concern. He spoke to me before the surgery, and made me feel at ease. Afterwards, I was given great advice on what types of bras I should wear, how to compress my boobs, how to clean the area, and what to expect. The scar left behind is another example of how talented he is; at 1.5 months post surgery, it is barely noticeable.
Not just Dr.. Gardner, but the entire staff is truly brilliant and amazing. They care for you as if you are a close family member, and treat you like you are the only patient they have. None of that rush you in, rush you out, and send you off without knowing what is going on, like you find at many of the other practices. If you ever have a question, you can call and someone you actually know will answer the phone!
I am so happy that I found the Palm Beach Breast Institute. I am cancer free, scar free (barely noticable), and a testimonial for why choosing the brightest, expert in breast cancer is the ONLY way to go!