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Biography: Dr. Rachel Slotcavage, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Delray Beach, FL. She is 43 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Rachel Slotcavage, MD is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West.

Care Philosophy: W. Raleigh Thompson, MD, FACS, is a former US Navy surgeon who is double-board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. As the Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery at AdventHealth for Children, he is an acknowledged leader in his field who performs complex, minimally invasive and highly delicate surgeries to address congenital diseases and birth defects in young children. A compassionate physician who is fluent in both English and Spanish, he clearly and thoroughly communicates with parents about their childvvvs condition and treatment options. Areas in which he specializes include pediatric surgery, general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Thompson is a proud graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, followed by his advanced fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Childrenvvvs National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Differentiators Dr. Thompson has extensive experience, having performed more than 10,000vprocedures in busy pediatric centers over the past 25 years.

Biography: Dr. Jason Hechtman specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and breast diseases, blending cutting edge treatment options with advanced surgical interventions to ensure patients not only receive the best medical care possible, but also feel beautiful and confident. With more than 16 years of experience, Dr. Hechtman is an expert in breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy and localization procedures, breast brachytherapy catheter placement and treatment, breast oncoplastic interventions, hidden scar breast surgical interventions and other minimally invasive breast interventions that maximize aesthetic outcomes. He is eager to provide consultations or second opinions for patients with breast cancer and diseases including:Breast cancerBreast pain syndromesDevelopmental issuesBenign massesInfectious diseaseGenetic susceptibility to breast cancerDr. Hechtman has always focused on developing a close relationship with his patients and their families, building trust and a system of support to not only improve patient outcomes, but also develop a continued road of success for them. Patients are treated like family as he works with each to develop an individualized plan that incorporates mental health and positivity.