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Elizabeth Arguelles
MD, FACS
Breast Surgeon
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Expert in
Breast Surgery
Overview
Elizabeth Arguelles, MD, FACS, is a board-certified breast surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with both benign and malignant breast disease. She is the first breast surgeon in Collier County to receive Hidden Scar Certification, which is a program that focuses on improving cosmetic outcomes for patients while preserving outstanding oncologic results. Her certification in this technique exemplifies her commitment to using the most advanced techniques and to offer her patients treatment that is as unique as they are. Additionally, she is trained in oncoplastic surgery, which is the art of combining plastic surgery tissue transfer techniques with cancer surgery to treat cancer, while preserving the natural form of the breast.
As a member of The American Society of Breast Surgeons and a participant in the Mastery of Breast Surgery Program, Dr. Arguelles upholds the highest standard of care for her breast patients. In Connecticut, Dr. Arguelles was a key leader in the creation of the Lawrence + Memorial Breast Health Center where she led the center from concept to full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Dr. Arguelles is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Pink Couch Series – Breast lumps and pain
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- Drew University, B.A. Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, Madison, NJ
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School, Medical Doctor, Newark, NJ
- Montefiore Medical Center, General Surgery Residency, Bronx, NY
- Breast surgery
- Malignant (cancerous) breast disease
- Benign (non-cancerous) breast disease
- Oncoplastic breast surgery
Fox 4 – The Morning Blend Segment
April 30, 2018
Dr. Arguelles discusses what it means to have dense breasts, as well as advancements in breast cancer screening and treatment options.
Fox 4 – The Morning Blend Segment
June 13, 2018
Dr. Arguelles shares information about the ‘Hidden Scar Surgery’ technique for women who undergo a lumpectomy for breast cancer.
ABC7 Guest Segment – Ask the Doctors: Southwest Florida Breast Surgery – Part 2
October 10, 2020
In part 2 of this segment, Dr. Arguelles joins ABC7 to share information about breast cancer awareness and prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ABC7 Guest Segment – Ask the Doctors: Southwest Florida Breast Surgery – Part 1
October 10, 2021
In part 1 of this segment, Dr. Arguelles joins ABC7 to share information about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ABC7 Guest Segment – Ask the Doctors: Southwest Florida Breast Surgery – Part 2
October 10, 2021
In part 2 of this segment, Dr. Arguelles joins ABC7 to share information about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ABC7 Guest Segment – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Dr. Elizabeth Arguelles
October 25, 2021
Dr. Arguelles joins ABC7 for a Ask the Doctors segment to discuss the latest advancements in breast cancer.