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Welcoming Dr. Celeste Rivera: New Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program

January 22, 2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Celeste Rivera to our NYBRA Plastic Surgery team as the Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program. With over…

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Drs. Israeli and Bank Featured in USA Today Editorial by American Society of Plastic Surgery

December 21, 2024

As nearly every NYBRA patient knows, there is no universal path when it comes to breast reconstruction. It is a complex road full of options…

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Celebrating Resilience and Community at the 2024 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Butterfly Ball

November 26, 2024

On November 16, 2024, I had the honor of attending the Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Annual Butterfly Ball, an event that brings together a…

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Special Announcement from Mollie Sugarman

November 12, 2024

Dear NYBRA patients and partners, After much contemplation, I have decided to transition into the next chapter of my life. Effective 1 January 2025, I…

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Thank You for Making Strides with Us on October 20!

October 30, 2024

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our team and met us at the beach on October 20 for the Making Strides Against Breast…

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Frequently Asked Questions About PRFM for Hair Restoration

September 6, 2024

Hair loss can be a distressing experience for both men and women, affecting confidence and overall well-being. Fortunately, advancements in regenerative medicine have opened the…

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2023: A Year in Review

January 9, 2024

Dear Friends and Colleagues, In 2023, we hit the ground running. We continued the work we had done for years, centering patient care and advocacy…

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2023 ASPS Patient of Courage Award Recipient

October 28, 2023

Meet Dana Donofree, 2023 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Patient of Courage. On October 27th, Dana was joined on stage by her nominating surgeons Dr.…

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Exciting News from the Patient Empowerment Program

October 26, 2023

We are delighted to announce a new initiative as part of the Patient Empowerment Program. Our patients and their partners remain connected to our practice…

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Coping on the Post-Diagnosis Rollercoaster

July 20, 2023

Breast reconstruction is an emotional journey. I often describe it as a series of waves. They are unpredictable forces of nature. They come in different…