The 20 Best Inflammatory Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in Greenvale, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 249 doctor with experience in Inflammatory Breast Cancer near Greenvale, NY. Of these, 171 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 29 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    1615 Northern Boulevard, Suite 302, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Louis Auguste is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Auguste is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Auguste is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Breast Surgery At Lake Success

    2001 Marcus Avenue, W-270, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Karen Kostroff, MD, is the chief of breast surgery at Northwell. She is one of New York's most renowned breast cancer surgeons, and one of the nation's leading breast cancer specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of women at risk for hereditary breast cancer.At a very young age, Dr. Kostroff knew she wanted to help others. ""When I was 6 years old, my father was in a very serious accident,"" she says. ""Seeing him being cared for by wonderful doctors sparked a passion in me to do the same.""After completing a six-year medical honors program at Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Kostroff completed her residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, which included a concentration on cancer surgery and breast disorders at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute. Her training continued at Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard Medical School, where she completed a fellowship in cancer surgery.For Dr. Kostroff, providing the highest level of care goes way beyond having the best surgical skills. As a recipient of numerous patient satisfaction awards, including Northwell's Patient Choice Award, she is most appreciated for the compassionate, accessible and thorough care she delivers every day. ""It's important my patients and their family members feel supported throughout their journeys, and have the education and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health,"" Dr. Kostroff explains.Collaboration is also important to Dr. Kostroff. She works closely with a dedicated team of specialists and participates in a weekly tumor board to develop the most personalized treatment plans. She's additionally passionate about training the next generation of breast surgeons in her role as assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.""Being a breast cancer surgeon is such a rewarding career. Sharing good news and getting people through difficult times-that's what makes it all worthwhile.""". Dr. Kostroff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gerald J. Friedman Center For Breast Cancer And Lymphatic Surgery

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 310, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Palleschi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Palleschi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and Lymphadenectomy.

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    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    2200 Northern Boulevard, Suite 116, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 308, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Arena is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Arena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Arena is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 308, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Polish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Kurzyna is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Kurzyna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Crisis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    2800 Marcus Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew

    Dr. Mark A. Hoffman is the Section Head of Hematology at Long Island Jewish's Division of Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Hoffman is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was listed as one of the Best Doctors in America, from 2003 through 2007. His interests include breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and malignant lymphomas. Dr. Hoffman is also focused on the development of communication skills in oncology and supportive care. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Carleton, MD, is Associate Chief of the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. Dr. Carleton, an expert in the treatment of breast cancer, joined the staff at North Shore University Hospital in 2002. A Massachusetts native, Dr. Carleton graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed both her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She then conducted two years of hematology research at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Since joining the Northwell Health System she has focused her career primarily on breast cancer, including breast cancer prevention and the management of early stage and advanced breast cancer. She is actively involved in multidisciplinary disease oriented care models for these diseases. In addition to patient care she is actively involved in the education of medical students, residents and fellows, and participates in clinical research on breast cancer. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Carleton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Carleton is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Vinciguerra, MD, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Vinciguerra specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers and breast cancer. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Vinciguerra focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care. He also has devoted his career to Cancer Control and Prevention programs. He is the principal investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) supported National Community Oncology Research Program which offers clinical trials and innovative therapies for cancer patients. Dr. Vinciguerra has published over 100 journal articles on cancer drug trials and treatments related to his national and international collaborations. Dr. Vinciguerra earned his medical degree and trained in internal medicine at the Georgetown University Medical Center. He completed training in Hematology/Oncology at New York Hospital. Dr. Vinciguerra is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Vinciguerra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Vinciguerra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Offers Telehealth

    Kit Cheng, MD, is the Program Director of the Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Program for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this role, she is committed to the recruitment and education of future generations of physicians. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Cheng specializes in breast cancer and gynecology oncology, namely cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and vaginal cancer. She is a principal investigator and sub principal investigator in multiple breast and gynecologic oncology clinical trials. She maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Dr. Cheng earned her medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at North Shore University Hospital where she was also Chief Fellow. Dr. Cheng is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and is fluent in Cantonese and English. Dr. Cheng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruby Sharma, MD, is an attending at the Monter Cancer Center where her clinical practice is solely dedicated to the treatment of patients with breast cancer. She maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology and Palliative Medicine, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Her research is focused on the prevention of disease, prevention of recurrence after surgery, and treatment of recurrences. She has a special interest in triple negative breast cancer and breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy. Dr. Sharma is a member of the New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American College of Physicians, American Society of Hematology and American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She meets weekly with the interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Tumor Board, where challenging cases are reviewed. In addition to patient care, she is actively involved in the education of medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance D, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Charles Carmine Conte, MD, is a surgical oncologist with over three decades of experience. He specializes in every type of cancer, including breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and melanoma. Joining Northwell in 2004, Dr. Conte sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology at Lake Success, part of Monter Cancer Center.""Cancer doesn't follow any rules-every case is unique and complex,"" says Dr. Conte. ""That's why we take a comprehensive approach for each patient. We have surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists, as well as access to many diagnostic tools and clinical trials, all at this one center."" He is also affiliated with many Northwell hospitals for his patients' convenience.Dr. Conte trained at institutions across the Northeast, attending medical school at Dartmouth and completing a residency at Hartford Hospital and a fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is an associate professor of surgery at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and teaches surgical oncology residents at Northwell. ""I really enjoy teaching because students and residents are always questioning things,"" he says. ""Explaining my decisions to them helps keep me sharp as a doctor.""When it comes to his patients, Dr. Conte is passionate about delivering personalized care. ""I love the challenge of putting the best plan together for each individual person,"" he says. ""Seeing the positive impact it has on their lives is very rewarding.""". Dr. Conte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Conte is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Cancer Institute Center For Women's Cancer

    1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite LL26, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dominic Andrew Filardi, MD, is an attending breast cancer surgeon at Northwell Health. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Filardi provides highly specialized surgical care at Monter Cancer Center, where he treats both newly diagnosed patients and those following up on their treatments.As part of the multidisciplinary team at Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Filardi uses the most up-to-date techniques and technologies available to diagnose and treat breast cancer while minimizing discomfort and shortening recovery time, such as the innovative Magseed marker-a small, minimally invasive marker designed to pinpoint cancer lesions for removal. He works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast imaging technicians, plastic surgeons and geneticists to provide a holistic treatment plan from diagnosis to reconstruction.Dr. Filardi knew he wanted to be a surgeon since childhood; his father and grandfather, both doctors, were his inspirations. He completed his residency in the Department of Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. As an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell since 2009, Dr. Filardi is passionate about passing his knowledge on to the breast surgeons of the future.Outside the medical school, Dr. Filardi also educates the public about treatment options and innovations at community events. He is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and the American Cancer Society, and is published in the Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science and the International Journals of Surgical Pathology.For Dr. Filardi, the best part of his career has been providing patients with the patience, guidance and understanding they need during a fearful and confusing time. ""The most rewarding part is easing a breast cancer patient's plight,"" he says. ""We know that patients are often scared when they come through our doors, so my team and I do our best to support them through their cancer journey. We want to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible.""". Dr. Filardi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Filardi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology

    Office

    2200 Northern Blvd Ste 111, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajasree Roy is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Roy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Office

    2200 Northern Blvd Ste 111, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhoomi Mehrotra is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Mehrotra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery At Glen Cove

    10 Medical Plaza, Suite 203, 
    Glen Cove, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Grieco is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Grieco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Grieco is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Sign Language
    Offers Telehealth

    Practicing compassionate, respectful patient care through minimally-invasive, image-guided procedures since 1995. Dr. Gandras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gandras is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Winthrop Faculty Medical Affiliates University Faculty Practice Corp

    120 Mineola Blvd Ste 500, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Hindenburg is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Hindenburg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    400 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Summa cum laude graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Honors graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Chief Resident and graduate of the Hofstra - Northwell Radiology Residency in Manhasset, NY. Graduate of the University of North Carolina Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship in Chapel Hill, NC. Currently an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and Attending Interventional Radiologist at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish - Valley Stream. Special areas of expertise include vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, trauma, and bronchial artery interventions. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Plastic Surgery
    833 Northern Boulevard, Suite 160, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Light is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Light is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Enlargement In Males, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

    Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type of breast cancer is called 'inflammatory' because the breast often looks swollen and red, or 'inflamed.' The skin may also look dimpled like the skin of an orange. IBC can be difficult to diagnose because there is no lump to feel or detect on a mammogram. Like other types of breast cancer, IBC can occur in men, but usually at an older age than in women.

    When should I see an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near Greenvale, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near Greenvale, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctors near Greenvale, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctors near Greenvale, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near Greenvale, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near Greenvale, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctors near Greenvale, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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