JUPITER, Fla.- Jupiter Medical Center leadership is pleased to announce that Breast Surgical
Oncologist Julian K. Berrocal, MD, FACS, has joined the esteemed not-for-profit’s
Comprehensive Breast Care Program. A Palm Beach County native, Dr. Berrocal
credits a high school volunteer program at Jupiter Medical Center for
sparking his initial interest in medicine. He joins a well-regarded multidisciplinary
team led by John A.P. Rimmer, MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCSed, FICS, Medical Director
of the program.
Board Certified in General Surgery, Dr. Berrocal completed his residency
in New York City and an Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship at Yale University.
He attended the University of Miami before obtaining his doctorate at
the Medical College of Wisconsin. Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center,
Dr. Berrocal was the Associate Program Director of the General Surgery
Residency for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Regional
Campus. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American
Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Berrocal lives in West Palm Beach, and
when not at work, he enjoys music, cooking, and spending time with friends
and family.
“It feels full circle to accept a position with the area’s
most highly regarded hospital, the one that initially cultivated my love
of medicine,” said Dr. Berrocal. “Having immediate access
to world-class physicians is vital to cancer care, and I am excited to
join specialists who prioritize a fast-access, multidisciplinary approach
to ensure our community receives the best health care.”
Dr. Berrocal will join a team of oncology experts, including oncologists,
imaging specialists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, and breast
cancer navigators, who guide patients from diagnosis through treatment
to wellness. A multidisciplinary approach is more effective and efficient,
given that appointments with various specialists can happen concurrently.
Paired with state-of-the-art technology, the Comprehensive Breast Care
Program was the first in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region
to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer
Centers. The center also accepts next day oncologist appointments for
newly diagnosed cancer patients to expedite their treatment.
“Dr. Berrocal is a tremendous asset to our expanding Jupiter Medical
Center Anderson Family Cancer Institute and the Physician Group,”
says Rogerio C. Lilenbaum, MD, FACP, FASCO, SVP & Chief Physician
Executive, who leads the Physician Group. “As we grow to meet the
health care needs of our community, we are proud to be the employer of
choice for physicians of exceptional credentials and experience.”
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Berrocal or for more information about
the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center, call 561-263-4400. For more information
about Jupiter Medical Center, visit jupitermed.com or follow Jupiter Medical
Center on Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter or on Twitter @JupiterMedCtr.
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About Jupiter Medical Center
Highly rated in the region for quality, safety and patient experience,
Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health
care in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical
Center’s state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies
enable its award-winning physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum
of inpatient and outpatient health care services. Jupiter Medical Center’s
specialty centers of excellence include: orthopedics, comprehensive cancer
care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, and women’s and children’s
services. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call
561-263-2200 or visit
www.jupitermed.com.