Dr. Elizabeth Arguelles
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Elizabeth Arguelles

Elizabeth Arguelles
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.

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Education

Universities
  • 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
Residencies
  • Montefiore Medical Center, General Surgery Residency, Bronx, NY

Expertise and interests

Interests
  • Breast surgery
  • Malignant (cancerous) breast disease
  • Benign (non-cancerous) breast disease
  • Oncoplastic breast surgery

Professional association

In the media

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.  

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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