I cannot rave enough about this place! I've seen them numerous times over the last few months for breast reconstructive surgery after a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr Finkel and all her staff are friendly, thorough, compassionate, and accommodating and I'm grateful they are part of my Healthcare team. read more

I have had breast cancer twice and Dr. Rimma Finkel performed bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction not once, but TWICE. She is VERY good at what she does and I am super happy with the results. It's unfortunate that not every surgery for breast cancer has such a great result as chemo, radiation, and other complications can and do affect healing and recovery. However, Dr. Finkel's outcomes are by far better than others. I am a nurse who works in healthcare and I did my research prior to my surgery and I am telling, skill-wise, she superb. She IS very busy (because she is highly sought after), so yes, visits are quick and to the point. I don't care about any of that- I wanted someone that does a great job and she is is- period. I can't praise her highly enough! read more

Dr Rimma Finkel was the first of three reconstruction-plastic surgeons I met with to discuss my double mastectomy, luckily, I will not be going to her and quite honestly, neither should you. The dozens of one star reviews on Google and Yelp about her bedside manner are completely true and the butchering women highly concerning! READ THEM! From the moment Dr Finkel walked in, she was cold; not a single word of sympathy for what I was going through. No, instead she wanted me to start from the beginning with my medical history because forget reading my records right? And before someone replies with how "untrue or false" my statements are, you wanted it straight "from the horse's mouth" so take a seat. I honestly can't believe this woman practices medicine because every chance I gave her to be human, she shut down. When I told her I was having anxiety about the meeting, she put her hand up, told me to "calm down", and rolled her eyes. When I expressed concerns about scarring and being disfigured, she completely dismissed them (probably because she's literally disfigured dozens of women, see other negative reviews). What I really love is how she delivered the news I'd probably new inflations just as bluntly as possible, even when my eyes teared up. Sure, we may of laughed at the size of an implant but it also felt like shaming me for what I already had. When it finally got to the, without so much as reassuring me I was in good hands (no one is with her btw), she went right into scheduling surgery to which I abruptly put a stop to. When I told her I had other consultations and I'd call her, she essentially scoffed and left after shaking my hand. No thank you. No have a good day. Nothing. If you have read this to here, trust your gut; Dr Rimma Finkel is NOT the doctor for you and has no business performing such intimate, complicated procedure much less supporting women. Save yourself the time and heartbreak; you deserve the best! read more

Bottom line, this doctor made my breasts look worse than before I went in. After 2 surgeries, my breasts are so scarred and lopsided that I can barely look at myself. I gave an extended review on HEALTH GRADES and she gave a canned answer that is similar to all the other responses that were negative against her. She takes no responsibility for her mistakes.. mostly just blames the patient or the patients body. That is telling indeed. Do better Dr. Finkel. read more

This surgeon and office are rude and money hungry... which I'm not the first one to say this.. I scheduled a appointment but before I did I asked the girl who answered if this surgeon deals with what I have going on like if she's done it before.. she told me yes! Well appointment day comes and I'm literally in the office only about 5 minutes. She came in and said she doesn't do what I needed! Soooo they just reel people in so they can charge you for a office visit.... Also my literal 5 minute appointment of her telling me she couldn't help me, she sent me a bill in the mail for a little over $500.. it is ridiculous!! I tried contacting them and nothing.. how can you charge $500 for 5 minutes in your office? Quit lying to people to make money.. it's disgusting. Also your $500 bill I'm not paying. Sorry! read more

She is amazing! Dr Finkel performed my reconstruction after double mastectomy. I healed very quickly with no complication. My results are fantastic and better than I could have imagined. My incisions are smooth and my results look very natural. this woman is a miracle worker. She is kind and explains everything in a straightforward manner that is easy to understand. Office visits are always very quick and painless. 10/10 read more

It saddens me to read her reviews. She did my reconstruction after a double mastectomy because of cancer. I get some people's first impression with her directness but she's a dr not your friend. She has lots of patients to see . I've been to her over the past year having issues with my radiation and she's gone above and beyond she even called me an antibiotic in Florida when I was in a predicament. We all know not every surgery is going to be perfect obviously we weren't perfect before going under I'm pretty sure not 2 surgeries are exact. Go for a consultation and decide for yourself. Thank you again Dr. Finkel read more

I went with my mom to her appointment, we were told masks were required in the office but didn't have one on us. The man behind the counter said they wouldn't provide one and made us leave. I'm not upset about the mask policy, it was aggravating how he made it very clear that he didn't care about any of it, he was a total jerk about the whole thing. My mom had to wait almost a month for this appointment and they couldn't care less. Reading other reviews it seems we may have dodged a bullet. read more

Disappointing doesn't even begin to describe my Experience with Dr Finkel. 18 months of disinterest, misinformation, and mis-direction. She says she sat me at her desk in her office and discussed all my Mastectomy options and reconstruction choices...but I never saw her for more than 5 minutes at a time in an exam room. She failed to inform me of other choices or surgical options at every turn. Then after my Double Mastectomy and implants, one side blew up and she said it was obviously Lymphedema-But I had a Lymphedema specialist who questioned that several times. Finkel insisted on costly, time-consuming, and downright painful Physical Therapy for months AND got Snippy with me and my PT person when we raised questions-until my swollen breast tore open and leaked fluid...for weeks...She was happy to see me once and twice a week at a large co-pay for each visit until my implant became exposed. I have been told by 5 other doctors, that at that time, implant replacement is mandatory at that point-instead, she did a surgical procedure in her office and stitched it closed- leaving an even more unsightly and ridged scar. Then it burst open again...and she finally replaced the implant. In total 4 months of agony, stress, and worry...oh and thousands of dollars out of my pocket. But of course she got paid by me and the insurance company for all of that wasted time. I kept asking questions for months before and her answer was always "you cant worry about that yet" or " no, Dear...you're mistaken". In many instances she had 20 women stacked up in her waiting room and appointments ran an hour late. The office is disorganized and was for the over a year that I went in nearly weekly. There were also huge billing errors made by her staff to both me and to the insurance companies. A few weeks after my last follow-up from the botched replacement, I had yet another complication and called the office. Left a Voicemail. Didn't hear back...Left a second Vm the next day...didn't hear back. Called a third day and was told by an insensitive male assistant that it would either resolve itself or not and not co come back till my next appointment in 3 months. I've now had three additional surgeries and 5 second-pinions, trying to fix her lousy outcomes to my breasts. It seems that Dr Finkel is either lazy, overworked, over-burdened, or just plain disinterested. She has a terrible, condescending manner and is very dismissive. I do believe that when things go perfectly that she is probably adequate for average needs or outcomes, but she evidences little to no interest in any outcome that isn't within her simplistic repertoire. She's a two-trick-pony when it comes to reconstruction and doesn't feel the least qualm at blowing off her patients when the don't settle neatly into her limited skill-set. She has a huge superiority complex and terrible people-skills, absolutely no empathy, or compassion...but then I guess when you're the kind of volume enterprise that she is, she doesn't have time for any of that. I wish that I had done more research...gotten second opinions, or even had that suggested by my cancer surgeon (that's another review here). But I was hustled into the rat-maze of Breast Cancer referrals and given just barely enough info by Finkel and her cohorts to be able to ride the roller coaster. I have since brought up her name in my Cancer education groups and hear so many other patients have been treated in the same, horrid manner when they have a complication. Find anyone else and go with another Surgeon. read more

I never in life experience anything thing like this dr finkel is the most horrible dr I knew she treated me like I don't count after my double mastectomy and reconstructed I was in so much pain she didn't prescribe anything for me when I got out the hospital 2 days later i started nothings the my incision started turning black I went to see her she said it was normal a week passed and it was getting worse and she still said is okey but but it got to the point the my chest was black with necrosis and infection I had a hole in my chest she didn't want to do anything for me i ended in a hospital with a bad infection the doctor the took care off told me the if I waited I could die so please be careful with her read more

Excellent surgeon! I had a tummy tuck. I am so impressed with my results. Scar is low, neat, and minimal. I'm only a month 1/2 post op and I already have a slim curvy waistline. Very professional and detail oriented. read more

i chose this dr for a consultation with out reading her reviews they charge d me 100 dollars I should have know better most dr don't change I jumped to fast was a little excited after I read her rev I decided to change my mind they wouldn't give me my deposit back what a terrible thing to do for a 5 min booking right there I thought what a scam good thing I decided not to let her do anything on my face go some else terrible way to do business ch read more

I should have read the reviews before I went under the knife. She did my double mastectomy and the left side she went in two times because of infection. I just came home today after my reconstruction surgery. I didn't even see or speak to the Dr afterwards and no follow-up was scheduled. She absolutely did the worst job!! They are tiny man pecs leaving me with flaps under my arm pits. Totally uneven. Sooo much pain for nothing. Please do not use this Doctor. She sucks like no other!!!! I am so sad because I'm pretty sure the last time I checked I was a girl. Now I look like a man that works out. Not even that cause they are completely not cematrical with a big crease in the middle of my so called left breast. read more

I can thank Dr Finkel enough for she has and still doing for me with my mastectomy, she is truly an awesome doctor, and I'm glad my sister in law recommended to her, for she is just wonderful, Thank You Dr.Finkel for everything. Sandra Lyons 2022 read more

I had a terrible experience. I had a double mastectomy with implants. I had an infection from the beginning confirmed by the ER I went to. They said the implants needed to be removed. She operated on me 4 additional times and could find the infection. Septis occurred and was sent to the Mayo. After months of pain, infection, surgeries the mayo started over and corrected everything. Pic line out in a week. They found lots and lots dead tissue that was left. Golf ball size. Now my breast are wonderful. Please please don't do it. read more

So I'm 10 days PO from a mommy makeover. My incisions are perfect, my stomach is flat, I haven't needed much besides Tylenol for the pain and my results are fantastic so far. Dr. Rimma isn't Dr. Scottsdale or flashy or terribly touchy-feely. I actually didn't know what to expect going in to the OR with her. What I can say now is that her skills are exceptional. I personally like that she is very low key with the pain meds (not many narcotics), no antibiotics for me and dammit it didn't even hurt when she removed my drain. If you don't need someone to hold your hand and be best friends with but want great results, she's your gal. I've barely had to wait for any appointment with her which is great after surgery. (No Phx office). She is punctual. She will not give you a lot of pre or post-op instruction so you need to do your own research. But I wouldn't change a thing. I'm so glad I used her and will highly recommend her to all my friends who will see my new body and want to know the gifted surgeon who helped me achieve my goals. Thanks Dr. R - you're awesome! read more

Felt very unwelcome and like they were hiding something. I see the bad reviews. Sketchy people.

Dr. Finkel did my reconstruction immediately after my double mastectomy by another doctor. My breasts look amazing and I am very happy I did this preventative surgery. My mother and sister used her as well for reconstruction and they are very pleased as well. read more

After breast cancer and a double mastectomy, I put my trust in this Dr to have only gone through two disastrous surgeries, pain and emotional distress at how ugly and totally disfigured she left me, I went to a new surgeon who has made me feel whole again, like a woman again and he totally fixed everything that Dr Finkel botched! My new Dr had to start from scratch and found my implants were upside down! The pockets the implants sat in were so high up, I looked like the Incredible Hulk! Dr Finkel has a "God like" attitude and cold bedside manner, don't get upset in front of her, she'll basically shoot you down and tell you that it takes time to look good again! Yes, after two years and two botched surgeries, it took time, I found a real Dr who has made my life worth living again!!! read more

I would never use this doctor after my experience. Then after reading all the horrible reviews left for Dr. Finkel it makes sense that I need to avoid this doctor like the plague . I was referred to this Dr. due to an emergency and had the referral sent over with my records. I called the office to set up an appointment and no on answered the phone so I left a message. No one called me back. I called at least 50 more times with no answer and left another message with no return call. I called every single day for a week and still no one answers the phone or returns my messages. Very disturbing to treat people this way! I look at it as a blessing that I didn't get in to see her because with all the negative reviews and bad office staff that doesn't return calls or answer the phones I don't want to use her as my doctor now. I called numerous plastic surgeons and everyone e answers the phone and I now have an appointment with another doctor. read more

Corrected Breast issues. Very professional. Explains corrected procedure of surgery .Follow up Amazing. Its been five month and my pain is gone! Thank you read more

I am 4 days post-op and I couldn't be happier with Dr Finkel and her incredible work, not to mention her wonderful staff. My breasts look completely natural and I couldn't be happier. Dr Finkel is an artist. I wanted to post a thorough review because I do not recognize the person some of the previous reviewers are talking about. I found Dr Finkel to be delightful, caring and compassionate, a great listener and communicator and excellent at setting expectations. I had cosmetic revision surgery. My previous surgery was done by a well known doctor and it was horrible - he made my breasts much larger than I wanted. I developed a capsular contracture, my breasts looked mis-shaped, too high and they were hard and painful. I told Dr Finkel that I wanted smaller implants and the scar capsule removed. I saw another well known doctor before Dr Finkel and this doctor recommended a reduction and lift in addition to the smaller implant exchange. I didn't want to go through that much surgery-3.5 hours-and the first doctor refused to do what I wanted - she said she didn't agree with my goals. Dr Finkel explained that we could do exactly what I wanted and I would have a more natural looking result - and for almost half the cost of the other doctor I had consulted with. I was thrilled! The staff at the surgical center was incredible - so warm, comforting and attentive. Dr Finkel saw me before surgery and she was smiling and reassuring. I had a couple of questions the following day and called the office. Dr Finkel called me back within an hour. I have had 10 surgical procedures in my lifetime - 3 were cosmetic related. After my experience with Dr Finkel I look back and wish all of my doctors were just like her. I would recommend Dr Finkel to everyone. I am so thankful to have found her. She is a rare and beautiful person and a superior healer and surgeon. read more

I can't write a review about the result because I literally WALKED OUT of the pre op room due to a horrible bedside manners from this doctor. I was scheduled for a breast reduction with lift. She walked in, said a very "dry" hi and turned her back and started writing on her papers. I was waiting for her to turn and ask me how I was doing, or do you have any questions...NOTHING. So I just told her that I was a little nervous. She look at me with a very "unhappy" face and Said: AHHHH, YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT!!! And turn her back again. *****SERIOUSLY?????? That's what you tell your patient minutes before the surgery? How about how are you feeling? It's going to be ok. After that she told me to stand up so she could do some measurements. While she was doing that I was trying to ask her about how it was going to look after the surgery and she simply told me: - Gravity is going to make it saggy again. ( AGAIN...REALLY...i KNOW ITS NOT IMPLANTS) She finished marking all the lines and left. When the nurse came back I just told her, crying, what the doctor had done and I could see on her face that she couldn't believe it. So I decided to listen to my gut and just walk out before it was too late, since I was not feeling comfortable with her anymore and my trust was gone. BELIEVE IT OR NOT...when I was almost at home my phone rang and guess what???? A sweet, nice voice on the other side: HI HONEY, WHAT HAPPENED? R E A L L Y ????????? After treating me like that, she calls me all nice? My husband and I at first thought it was somebody else. I was speechless... Inside of me I just wanted to go off on her, but I held my breath and just said I couldn't do it. She then said if I ever change my mind I can always go back and see her. SORRY, BUT HELL NO!!!!!!!!! She wasn't doing me any favor, my insurance was paying her for that. read more

Dr. Finkel really cares for her patients, she is kind and courteous.

Terrible experience. I had breast reconstruction after breast cancer mastectomy and I repeatedly told her that I wanted very small implants. She gave me implants that were so large and heavy on my 5'4 frame and I ended up in physical therapy with neck and shoulder problems for months. I ended up having a competent surgeon take out the horrible implants and I have chosen to stay flat. Worst experience of my life. read more

i had the worse experience with the office staff, rude rude rude. unbelievable rude.... i did not see the doctor, however, i couldnt get pass the rudeness of both the receptionist and office manager. they insist on getting your ssn and the reason for this i was told was for collections if you dont pay. run and run fast away from this place.....if all they care about is money and assume you will be in collections before you see the doctor. i can't believe the doctor condones this in her office. read more

I was a patient of Dr. Finkles when I had a double Mastectomy and reconstruction. I am NOT happy with how everything turned out. My breasts are lopsided and very unattractive. I asked to be a c cup which is what I was prior to the surgery. Her response was "They don't come that way" I am now at least a D cup and can't find bras to fit. She did reconstruction on me 2x after the mastectomy and the second surgery corrected nothing. I would NEVER want anyone to see my breasts they are hideous. I met another patient of hers at the dog park. I met another patient of her by chance at the dog park. Same unhappy results and she never went back to her either. read more