Dr. Rimmer is an innovative and caring General Surgeon who specializes in breast surgery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In addition to offering breast health services that include mammograms, abnormal breast exams and treating breast redness, pain and nipple discharge, Dr. Rimmer offers state of the art in office treatment options that include the following.

Breast Ultrasound/Ultrasound Guided Biopsy/Cyst Aspirations

In practically every component of surgical specialties, ultrasound is being progressively incorporated into day to day clinical practice by surgeons thanks to advances in ultrasound technology and the development of numerous high quality, portable ultrasound machines. Breast ultrasound is considered an extension of a physical examination and is often used to offer immediate reassurance for women who are symptomatic.

Office ultrasound units enable breast surgeons like Dr. Rimmer who performs breast surgery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to perform additional procedures that include core biopsies, fine needle aspiration biopsies as well as vacuum assisted biopsies. They also facilitate a superior pre-operative evaluation of breast cancer patients and can help in the decision making process regarding the best surgical management plan. Cyst aspirations can also be carried out and are typically performed when a cyst is causing a significant amount of tenderness or if the diagnosis of a cyst is still in question following an ultrasound.

L-Dex (lymphedema testing)

The L-DEX (lymphedema testing) is a measurement system applied to assist in the clinical evaluation of Unilateral lymphedema of the arm (swelling that occurs in only one arm) and they are the first approved medical devices that use low frequency impedance, developed to help the doctor identify the onset of lymphedema, prior to visible swelling or feelings of heaviness occurring, and to help determine if the patient is building up excessive fluid in the at risk arm.

Mammosite (Breast Brachytherapy device placement)

Mammosite pinpoints radiation to the tissue next to the lumpectomy site, placing the radiation source inside the lumpectomy's cavity (the space left after a tumor is removed), delivering the radiation to the area where the cancer is more likely to recur. More than 50,000 women have been successfully treated with Mammosite targeted radiation treatment.

In addition to these comprehensive breast services, Dr, Rimmer also offers outpatient services that include lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, melanoma excisions, nipple excisions and exploration as well as treatment options for gallbladders, hernias, and benign or malignant skin lesions.

If you're facing breast surgery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, we want you to know that we help our patients get through the process every day and it's very important to us that you feel totally at ease and comfortable, not only with Dr. Rimmer himself but with our entire team. Call (561) 748-1242 today and we'll do our very best to make sure that you receive all the emotional support that you need and that your journey with us is a successful one.