Dr. Massimo Arcerito MD, Surgeon
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Dr. Massimo Arcerito MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

5/5(33)
3660 Park Sierra Drive Suite 105 Riverside California, 92505
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Massimo Arcerito, MD, maintains a position within the Mission Surgical Clinic located in Riverside, California. Nearly 25 years in practice, Dr. Arcerito is a well-versed and highly skilled surgical oncologist. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in medical oncology and American Board of Surgery, Dr. Arcerito attained extensive training in both medical fields and has expertise in surgical oncology. Prior to his niche in surgical oncology, he studied esophageal and gastric functional disorders as well as clinical outcomes for laparoscopic surgery in upper gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Arcerito maintained the position of Laparoscopic Instructor for practical surgical courses at UCSF. Currently an international speaker on his area of clinical interest, Dr. Arcerito focuses on continual learning to stay abreast on medical advances.

Education and Training

University of Catania

University of Malta Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1990

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology; American Board of Surgery- Surgical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience
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Dr. Massimo Arcerito MD's Expert Contributions
  • Do you use local anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy?

    Good morning Always Massimo Arcerito,MD, FACS READ MORE

  • How painful is a colon resection?

    It depends how we will control the postoperative pain. In any postoperative surgical procedure, pain can be successfully controlled with no narcotics. I always use my Italian education in medicine which is built in the prevention of the pain. No narcotics allowed. I always use anti-inflammatory drugs as scheduled and not as needed. If we use medications as needed, we will always chase your pain threshold. READ MORE

  • How should I prepare for a colonoscopy?

    Suprep. One at 4 pm and the other at 11 pm for the following day colonoscopy. Avoid prune juice or anything red clear liquid. On clear liquid diet for a day. Massimo Arcerito , MC FACS READ MORE

  • Is the colon biopsy procedure safe?

    Any screening colonoscopy provides information on the lining of the colon for the presence of polyps or cancer. Any biopsy is usually safe and it is able to remove the entire polyp or a piece of it, If the size is too big. In the last case, usually a colon resection is advisable to complete the procedure. READ MORE

  • Neck lump question?

    Any lump in the neck should be followed, I would recommend performing a neck ultrasound to check the thyroid gland for possible nodules (papillary cancer of the thyroid can present with neck lymphadenopathy which means enlarged lymph node). Then if the node does not disappear after a month, ask your PCP to order a percutaneous biopsy under ultrasound guidance. I hope my recommendation will help you. READ MORE

  • Adrenal Tumor?

    Adrenal tumors, also called incidentalomas, need to be evaluated for functionality. Several tests are required including blood tests and urine test searching of hormones hypersecretion. Any functional tumor needs to be removed. If it is not functional and it is less than 3 cm you can observe it on every 6 months interval by imaging. Today, I personally perform surgery for adrenal tumors using the robotic platform (DaVinci Xi). Every tumor above 3 cm needs surgical removal. Above 3 cm is the comfortable level of the surgeon to approach the adrenalectomy using a minimally invasive technique. I hope I answered your question with an understanding of what should be done. READ MORE

  • Breast cancer?

    Breast skin discoloration does not mean cancer. At your age it should be very rare. If there is a palpable lesion, I would recommend you to undergo breast US as starting diagnostic imagings. It is important if there is a history of breast cancer in your family. In this case, I would recommend performing the BRCA 1-2 test which is very simple to be done and provides any mutation at the level of chromosome 17. I hope I fulfilled your question. READ MORE

  • Do you get anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy?

    Good evening. Usually is only local anesthesia. And outpatient procedure. READ MORE

  • Can general anesthesia for a kidney biopsy cause any damage?

    Good morning. No. But for a kidney biopsy, there is no need for general anesthesia. It could be done under sedation Massimo Arcerito, MD, FACS. READ MORE

  • For a breast cancer case, is a surgery done first or is the chemotherapy started first?

    Hi, My recommendations are the following: If she is younger than 70 yr old, I would perform bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction by our plastic surgeon. If she is older, a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy. The role for pre surgical chemotherapy is only indicated for metastatic axillary lymph nodes detected at the time of the original diagnosis or to shrink the tumor in preparation for the mastectomy. Massimo Arcerito, MD, FACS READ MORE

  • Is it necessary to remove the entire breast in case of cancer?

    Hello, I am so sorry for your diagnosis at such an early age. This tumor is curable. Based on your young age and the chance that you might have multifocal disease, I recommend you undergo a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and axillary sentinel biopsy at the side of the known cancer. This is the way I treat all my patients younger than 65 years old. I have had more than 100 patients treated with this methodology in the last 3 years. Feel free to contact me if you have more questions. I will be glad to answer them. Massimo Arcerito, MD, FACS READ MORE

  • What are the tests recommended to confirm the diagnosis for skin cancer?

    Hi Melanoma represents 2% of skin cancer. You can use a punch biopsy, a shaving biopsy or excisional biopsy of the entire lesion. If there is melanoma, we need to see the depth of the lesion in millimiters. Above 1 mm, you will need a wife local excision of 1 cm margins and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Above 2 mm you will need a wide local excision of 2 cm margins, sometime with skin graft, depending of the location and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Feel free to contact me with further questions. Thank you for sharing this question. Massimo Arcerito, MD, FACS READ MORE

  • Should I take certain vitamins or supplements after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? Which ones?

    Hi , Did you get respected for this pancreatic cancer? If so, all the vitamins can be part of your meals assuming you are on regular diet. I do not believe in vitamin supplements. Meals are more completed and you can integrate your meals with ensure which provides 320 calories per can. Please let me know Thank you. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Surgical Oncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Melanoma
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Breast Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Hernia
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Fellowships

  • University of Michigan Health System

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, California Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Has been Published, Including Book Chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Taking Care of Patients, Dedication, Making a Difference in the Field

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family, Friends, Reading, Traveling

Dr. Massimo Arcerito MD's Practice location

3660 Park Sierra Drive Suite 105 -
Riverside, California 92505
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21634 RETREAT PKWY -
CORONA, CA 92883
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Dr. Massimo Arcerito MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 33 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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