Can Anyone Recommend a Doctor on Long Island for Lipoma Removal?

I have a lipoma on my right shoulder, that my MRI shows to be 1.5" in diameter. It causes me pain, and obstructs movement in my shoulder, neck and back. I've been to a Plastic Surgeon who said he won't remove it because it's on my shoulder, and my ortho says he won't remove it because he doesn't do lumps! Would appreciate a referral or contact with a Doctor who can remove it. Thanks in advance!

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Any surgeon

Any surgeon should be able to remove this. keep trying. general surgeon or a plastic surgeon should be able to do this.

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