National Leader in Breast Cancer Treatment and Research Joins BreastLink Medical Group

BreastLink Medical Group, southern California’s largest private breast oncology group, has recruited Dr. Edgardo Rivera one of the nations leading experts in the field of breast cancer treatment and research. Rivera has more than 12 years of experience in the field of breast cancer and will be a great asset to BreastLink, Irvine, Manhattan Beach, Long Beach and southern California medical communities.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 -- BreastLink Medical Group located in Irvine, Manhattan Beach and Long Beach, California has recruited another expert in breast cancer treatment and research with the addition of Edgardo Rivera, M.D., a nationally known board certified medical oncologist formerly with The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center located in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rivera was also the Associate Medical Director of The Nellie B. Connally Breast Center at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson. John Link, M.D., president of BreastLink Medical Group proclaims that the addition of Dr. Rivera is a major coupe for the medical group and will elevate the organization, Irvine, Manhattan Beach, Long Beach and southern California to new heights in the treatment of breast cancer and will certainly become a leader in breast cancer research.

BreastLink Medical Group presently is the largest private breast oncology group in Southern California and with the recruitment of Dr. Rivera, the organization plans to reach out and serve a larger population of patients in both Los Angeles county and Orange county. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women and is being diagnosed in larger numbers. The expansion of BreastLink Medical Group ensures that more women will have access to the highest level of care and treatment of breast cancer.

Kristi Maya, CEO of the medical group reports that patients from all over the world are making inquiries into coming to BreastLink now that they have heard that Dr. Rivera is joining the group. “We have seen a noticeable increase in both national and international patient inquiries, especially in the latin speaking countries, directly attributed to Dr. Rivera’s joining our group” notes Mrs. Maya. “Being both an American and a Puerto Rican allows me a more diverse background and understanding of the needs of the various populations that I treat but also allows me to utilize my Spanish to better serve those patients that may not have English as their primary language” adds Dr. Rivera.

BreastLink Medical Group is the largest private breast medical practice serving both Los Angeles and Orange counties with three locations. For more information about BreastLink Medical Group and Dr. Rivera you are invited to visit their website at www.breastlink.com or call the offices at(310) 791-6610.

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