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Breast Surgeon ยท Assuta Medical Center ยท Tel Aviv
When it truly matters โ choosing the right surgeon makes all the difference
Advanced breast surgery with precise judgment, extensive experience, and personal care throughout your journey
From the first consultation to surgical planning and follow-up โ the goal is clarity, confidence, and the right treatment for your specific situation.
5,000+ surgeries ยท 1,000+ verified reviews ยท 20+ years of clinical experience
Dr. Smadar Peker-Nir is a senior breast surgeon with over 20 years of experience in oncologic and reconstructive breast surgery.
Her approach combines surgical precision with careful decision-making, ensuring that each patient receives the most appropriate and personalized treatment.
Patients are guided through every step โ from diagnosis to recovery โ with clarity, professionalism, and continuity of care.
Following her residency at Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov), Dr. Peker-Nir served as a senior surgeon in a dedicated breast unit before establishing her own breast surgery clinic at Assuta Medical Center, Ramat HaHayal. She collaborates closely with leading plastic surgeons for oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures.
Answers to what patients ask most before their first consultation.
You should consider seeing a breast surgeon if you have a new breast lump or change, an abnormal finding on imaging (mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI), a biopsy result requiring further evaluation, a family history of breast cancer, or a known BRCA mutation. Early consultation ensures the right evaluation and decisions from the start.
No. Many breast findings are benign and can be monitored rather than treated surgically. The decision depends on the nature of the finding, imaging, biopsy results, and individual risk factors. Part of the consultation is determining whether surgery is genuinely necessary โ and if so, what type.
Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) removes the tumor and a margin of surrounding tissue while preserving the breast. For early-stage breast cancer, it offers equivalent long-term outcomes to mastectomy in appropriate cases. The right approach depends on tumor size, location, and individual factors discussed at consultation.
Look for a surgeon with dedicated breast surgery experience, familiarity with both oncologic and reconstructive techniques, and a practice focused specifically on breast conditions. It is also important to feel that you receive clear explanations, honest guidance, and time to ask questions โ not just a diagnosis and a referral.
Absolutely. Second opinions are always appropriate and welcome before any surgical decision. Bringing your imaging, biopsy results, and prior recommendations allows for an independent review โ and can confirm the plan or offer additional options you may not have been aware of.
Bring any available imaging (mammogram, ultrasound, MRI) โ ideally on disc as well as printed reports, biopsy results if applicable, prior physician summaries, and a list of questions or concerns. If you do not have everything yet, that is fine โ the consultation can still begin the process of getting clarity.
You can keep waiting โ or you can get clarity.
A first consultation is not a commitment to surgery. It is simply a chance to understand your situation clearly, weigh your options, and make a decision with confidence.
Consultations available in Hebrew and English. Urgent referrals accommodated promptly. All inquiries handled with full confidentiality.
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