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Be Your Own Advocate: How to Make the Most of Your First Appointment

July 14, 2020

While it is overwhelming to receive a breast cancer diagnosis, it is also a critical time to advocate for yourself regarding your treatment. The first…

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Improving Post-Op Care with EZbra

July 12, 2020

I recently became an official consultant for a new company called EZbra. EZbra is a sterile post-op bra that provides the highest quality of care…

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A Breast Reconstruction Primer for Gynecologists

July 10, 2020

Recently, I presented a short summary of what we do at NYBRA Plastic Surgery to a group of gynecologists. The OB/GYN is frequently a womanʼs…

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Cancer Wellness Magazine: Cancer Care During COVID-19

July 1, 2020

During the height of the pandemic, many breast cancer patients were left hanging in various stages of their treatment. Many people had questions; we had…

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AnaOno Intimates Founder Dana Donofree Visits NYBRA

June 11, 2020

We had the pleasure of having a visit from Dana Donofree, founder and owner of AnaOno Intimates, in our office in Great Neck today. Dana…

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The Long Term Benefits of Guided Imagery

May 23, 2020

One of the most difficult parts of a breast cancer diagnosis is the loss of control that comes with it. You’re plunged into a world…

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Breast Reconstruction: A Woman’s Choice

May 8, 2020

NYBRA founding partner, breast reconstruction surgeon, researcher, and author Dr. Ron Israeli, spoke with the Saturday Evening Post editors about treatment options and the importance…

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Guidelines for Breast Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 8, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic descended upon us with unprecedented speed. With it came rapid changes in information that affected how we handled cases hour-to-hour as we…

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Updates in Direct-to-Implant Reconstruction (CBS News)

January 15, 2020

It was a decade ago this month that I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Dr. Max Gomez for a CBS News segment on…

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Reconstructed Deconstructed: Providing a Clearer Picture of the Surgical Process

October 1, 2019

At the culmination of the Reconstructed book launch and gallery opening in October 2018, I remember walking around the showroom with the stragglers, who were…