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Phillip Bretz, MD, General Surgery, La Quinta, CA

PhillipDe EvansBretzMD

General Surgery La Quinta, CA

President/Visionary Breast Centers

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  • Office

    78-034 CALLE BARCELONA
    SUITE B
    La Quinta, CA 92253
    Phone+1 760-771-4939
    Fax+1 760-771-4749

Education & Training

  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1979
  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
    Universidad Autonoma de GuadalajaraClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1978 - 2021
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1977 - 1987

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Carnegie Medal Carnegie Hero Fund, 1993

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • The Lavender Way/Procedure - A Way to Diagnose and Treat Early Breast Cancer Without Surgery, Chemotherapy, or Radiation -a Global Solution - 10 Year Out Results  
    Phillip Bretz, Gynecology and Reproductive Health Volume 8 Issue 4 archives, 7/15/2024
  • The Lavender Way/Procedure - A Way to Defeat Breast Cancer Without Surgery, Chemotherapy, or Radiation A Clarion Call For Radical Change  
    Phillip Bretz, RAS Publishers Oncology and Therapy Volume 2 Issue 2, 8/20/2021

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Lavender Way/Procedure
    Phillip Bretz, European Breast Cancer Conference, Milan, ITALY, 3/16/2024

Lectures

  • Diagnosing and Treating Breast Cancer in Tough Economic Times 
    Baltimore, Maryland Defense at Defense and Security Conference SPIE - 5/29/2012

Research History

  • Principal InvestigatorNational Surgical Adjuvant Breast Project (N.S.A.B.P.)1989 - 1999