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The Providers at Advanced Breast Care of Georgia 

Dr. Richard Fine:  Dr Fine is a board certified surgeon and director of Advance Breast Care.  He is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases and has extensive experience with new and innovative breast biopsy methods and devices. He is a frequent lecturer and educator regarding the use of ultrasound technology.  Dr. Fine has published many articles related to stereotactic and ultrasound core needle biopsy. He was appointed by Governor Zell Miller to the State's Cancer Advisory Committee in 1996 and participates in numerous professional and community organizations. Dr Fine also serves on the board of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the National Consortium of Breast Centers.

Dr Fine has specialized in breast surgical oncology since 1987.  He has a family history of breast cancer which led him to make the decision to specialize in this field.  He understands how important it is to have complete trust in the judgment and ability of those caring for you or a loved one.

Dr Fine is married and has two children, a son and a daughter. His son attends college in Boston and his daughter is in high school. He and his wife keep busy traveling with his daughters soccer team and visiting his son in Boston.

Cindy Matthews,WHNP:  Cindy Matthews has been working collaboratively with Dr Fine for many years.  Her decision to work within the breast specialty field was due in part to the influence of the many patient's she cared for while working at Kennestone Wellstar Hospital. Cindy has had the opportunity to participate in many community events to promote breast cancer awareness.  She is a member of various national organizations and stays current on the most recent advances in breast cancer. Cindy lectures at Georgia State University in the Masters Program and has edited a chapter on Breast Health and Breast Cancer in Mosby's most recent undergraduate nursing textbook "Medical/Surgical Nursing".

Cindy is married and has three daughters.  Her oldest daughter is married and has a little girl, Emily Elizabeth, making Cindy a grandmother!  Cindy and her husband enjoy scuba diving, camping, reading, and of course spending time with Emily.