A Gentler Treatment for Breast Cancer

Qualified patients may benefit from cryoablation, a minimally invasive, effective outpatient treatment performed under local anesthesia with fewer side effects and a faster recovery than breast cancer surgery. Performed by Dr. Dennis Holmes in Los Angeles, CA.

The Treatment Process

Get an Evaluation

Dr. Dennis Holmes conducts a thorough evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for cryoablation. This includes reviewing your medical history, imaging studies, and biopsy results. After reviewing your records, an in-person or telehealth appointment can be arranged to discuss your treatment options.

Prepare for Treatment

You might be advised to receive additional breast imaging to confirm your eligibility for cryoabation. Women with non-ultrasound visible cancers might require placement insertion of an ultrasound-visible marker to facilitate ultrasound-guided cryoablation.

Quick Procedure

You will receive local anesthesia to numb the area.  Using high-resolution ultrasound, Dr. Holmes guides a thin cryoprobe to the tumor site. Liquid nitrogen is then used to freeze and destroy the cancer cells. Most procedures are completed in less than an hour.

Recovery and Follow-Up

After the procedure, most patients can resume normal activities within a day. Dr. Holmes will provide detailed post-procedure care instructions and schedule an in-person or telehealth follow-up visit to monitor your recovery and ensure the best outcomes.

Quick, Minimally Invasive, and Highly Effective.

100%

Effectiveness in killing targeted cancer cells.

< 45min

Average duration of the cryoablation procedure.

1 Day

Typical recovery time before resuming normal activites.

< 3%

Local recurrence rate in patients over a 6-year folow-up.

Meet Dr. Dennis Holmes, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Dennis Holmes is an internationally recognized breast surgeon and cryoablation specialist with over two decades of experience performing and teaching breast cryoablation, making him among the most experienced cryoablation doctors around the globe. Known for his compassionate and innovative approach, Dr. Holmes combines cutting-edge research with personalized care, focusing on minimally invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes. His expertise in cryoablation offers a promising alternative for many, resulting in fewer side effects and quicker recovery times. Committed to advancing breast cancer treatment and patient education, Dr. Holmes continues to make significant contributions to the field, including cryoablation of early stage invasive breast cancer, cryoablation of ductal carcinoma in situ, cryoablation of advanced breast cancer, and cryoablation-guided breast biopsy procedures.

Words from Dr. Holmes’ Patients

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Thank you for your kindness, expert care, and for giving my daughter hope when she needed it most. Your empathetic listening, willingness to raise the standard of care, and the reassurance you provided lifted a weight from our hearts.
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Nancy T.

Mother

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Thank you for giving me hope at a hopeless time and for seeing me as a unique individual. Your compassionate, personalized care means the world to me. YOU ARE MY SUPERHERO!
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Donna

Patient

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Thank you so much for your help in my fight against this cancer by freezing and killing the tumors. I am thankful everyday for your work and thankful on behalf of all the other women you have and will help and fight for as well.
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S. Lee

Patient

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He treated my daughter who had stage one breast cancer. He put us at ease and calmed our fears, he was the perfect surgeon for our situation.
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Sandra K.

Parent of Patient

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He has to be one of the most incredible doctor that I've been blessed to have on my survival team. He's saved my life! I'm a proud 28 yr B C survivor.
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Denise R.

Patient

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Dr. Holmes is kind, professional, and has a lot of patience answering every question you might have.
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Einat M.

Patient

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Great and SMART staff. Great place with ZERO infection rate. I was back to work after surgery way sooner then expected! Awesome place great center.
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Allissa P.

Patient

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Thank you so much for being caring and patient with me during this hard transition. I really appreciate your professionalism and dedication.
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M. M.

Patient

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God Bless you, your mind, and your hands, so you may continue to help all women with breast cancer! We thank you for everything that you have done!
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Family of MT

Family of Patient

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This week I celebrated my 55th birthday. I cannot be thankful enough for your help in giving me another chance to enjoy waking up each day.
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M. L.

Patient

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Extremely professional and thorough.
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Nellie F.

Patient

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Excellent care - my concerns were taken seriously. I felt heard and well taken care of.
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Kelly L.

Patient

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Dr Holmes is top notch! He’s experienced, wise, caring and thorough. He’s busy, but well worth the wait! Highly recommend him.
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Mary Ann B.

Patient

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The best doctor ever from all points, he is patient, understanding, answers all questions even the questions you don't ask. I really thank God that I have such a wonderful doctor.
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Yvonne H.

Patient

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He was very attentive and listened to all of my questions.
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Kathleen Q.

Patient

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I was very at easy with Dr Homes and his staff when dealing with a potentially scary situation. I’m truly grateful for their care.
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Nicole F.

Patient

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Dr. Holmes and Alba have been great thru this whole experience. I could not ask for a better team.
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Alison E.

Patient

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Every I could want from a breast surgeon and more. Patient, informative, gentle, thorough.
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Margaret S.

Patient

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Very good doctor . The best surgeon. He saved my life .
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Lida M.

Patient

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Since the day we walked into Dr. Holmes office, my mother and I always felt welcome. Dr. Holmes explains everything to us and he listens to our concerns. His staff our always great.
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Rachel D.

Patient

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Dr. Holmes is very nice, gentle and thorough. He took his time with me and and provided me with all necessary information in regards to my cancer. Very appreciative of Dr. Holmes.
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Nereida S.

Patient

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He addressed my concerns professionally and compassionately.
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Debra A.

Patient

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Dr Holmes was very personable and listened to my needs as well as informed me of my options. I will be referring my friends to him.
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Barbara H.

Patient

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Front desk girls are very helpful very polite very understanding and taking care of the patient. This was my first time visit with Dr Holmes and I found him to be very thorough.
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Terri S.

Patient

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Dr. Holmes and his staff are in a class all by themselves. Exceptional in every way. I am so grateful to Yahovah for an amazing doctor and staff. God bless you all!
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Robin W.

Patient

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Presented options I was not aware of and gave me hope
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Pamela K.

Patient

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Dr.Holmes is an amazing caring and knowledgeable person. I trusted him and now I am cancer free. Thank you Doc. God bless you
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Asya A.

Patient

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Excellent and he listens well and advices options.
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Kimberly B.

Patient

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Well explained and take cared
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Mary Ann F.

Patient

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Dr. homes and staff were very helpful and careing, specific Alba, she is amazing with patient and undrestanding.
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Siman B.

Patient

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Courteous staff, excellent doctor. He took his time with me, which I greatly appreciate.
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Martha H.

Patient

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Very Caring physician made me feel SAFE
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Clara C.

Patient

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Very thorough in detail, professional, excellent surgeon. And has a great team alongside him.
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Alana O.

Patient

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You are organized, humble, kind, knowledgeable, and give us such great confidence that we are in great hands!
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Kim P.

Family of Patient

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I can’t thank you enough for the special, excellent care you have provided and for the unique gift you are to your patients.
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S. L.

Patient

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Thanks for being so responsive and I am glad that I could trust your wisdom and skill.
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N. N.

Patient

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They were so helpful, efficient, professional, detailed, and kind!
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D. N.

Patient

How to Access Treatment

Free Case Preview

Begin with a zero cost case preview by Dr. Dennis Holmes in which he will review your pathology reports, radiology reports and radiology CD’s (e.g., Mammograms, ultrasound, MRI) submitted by you online.  Following this case preview, you will be informed whether or not you are a candidate for cryoablation or whether or not additional studies are needed before making this determination. He will also determine if you are a candidate for an available clinical trial.

Consultation

If the case preview determines that you are eligible for cryoablation, arrangements will be made for you to have an official consultation with Dr. Holmes via video chat, telehealth, phone, or in-person. During this consultation, Dr. Holmes will review with you the details of your diagnosis and discuss how cryoablation can be used to treat your breast cancer.  He will also discuss the role that other treatments might play in preventing recurrence. This consultation might be billable to your insurance.

Payment Options

Our treatment is provided through Better Options Breast Care, Inc., which does not directly contract with any insurers, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This means that you can get treatment without dealing with insurance rules. You can pay using cash, credit cards, wire transfer, Zelle, cashier's checks, or CareCredit. Find out more about payment options and how we put your care first by clicking below.

Take the Next Step in Your Breast Cancer Treatment

Ready to learn more about cryoablation and how it can be a part of your breast cancer treatment? Submit your case with Dr. Dennis Holmes today.