Overview
Dr. Christine Rizk is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist with the Breast and Gynecologic Care Center at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. She has a special clinical interest in breast cancer prevention, and her expertise includes: Nipple-sparing mastectomy Lumpectomy Breast biopsy Axillary node biopsy and dissection Surgery for high-risk patients Cosmetic breast surgery Sentinel node biopsy Hidden scar breast surgery Dr. Rizk believes in holistic and compassionate care. She strives to help every patient heal no matter how difficult the journey and what the challenges are. Dr. Rizk’s Training Dr. Rizk earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience at the University of Rochester in New York, where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) in Syracuse. Dr. Rizk completed a general surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic, where she received the Bruce Hubbard Stuart Humanitarian Award, and a surgical breast oncology fellowship at Brown University Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. About Dr. Rizk Dr. Rizk is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Her professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Breast Disease. She has delivered presentations nationally, and her work has appeared in peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Rizk also is a New Apple Book Award Medal Winner for her contribution to Surviving Cancer: Our Voices & Choices. In 2015, Dr. Rizk was honored with the Super Doctors Rising Star award by The New York Times. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and running marathons. Dr. Rizk is fluent in English and Arabic.
Dr. Rizk is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Rizk is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
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Locations
83 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
1111 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christine R. Rizk
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Is Dr. Christine R. Rizk a top-rated expert for Lymphadenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christine R. Rizk is classified as an Advanced expert for Lymphadenectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christine R. Rizk specialize in?
While Dr. Christine R. Rizk is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lymphadenectomy, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Christine R. Rizk accept my insurance?
Dr. Christine R. Rizk accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Florida Blue. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-1869 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Rizk isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Rizk isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Rizk isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Rizk isAdvanced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Rizk isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Rizk isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast LumpDr. Rizk isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Rizk isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Rizk isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Rizk isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Rizk isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.