Breast Reconstruction Tips for Black Women
Oct 18, 2021Not everyone receives the same information or care, which has led to inequalities in many areas of healthcare, including breast reconstruction. We believe that all women should have the tools they need to advocate for themselves and to receive equal treatment, no matter the color of their skin.
Penn Medicine
Affiliations: St. Charles Surgical Hospital, Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, New Orleans, LA
Areas of specialization: plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, plastic and reconstructive microsurgery
Dr. Frank DellaCroce, or "Dr. D" as he has come to be known, is a founding partner of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and St. Charles Surgical Hospital in New Orleans. Board-certified in plastic surgery, Dr. D has performed thousands of reconstructive procedures,
both for women diagnosed with breast cancer and women at high risk of the disease who choose to have prophylactic breast removal. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Dr. Monique Gary is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist and medical director of the Grand View Health-Penn Cancer Network Cancer Program in Sellersville, PA, where she also serves as director of the Breast Program.
Affiliations: Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY; American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Areas of specialization: breast cancer care, breast surgery, surgical oncology
Dr. Manasseh is the director of breast surgery at the Maimonides Breast Cancer Center. She is a strong advocate of empowering women by educating them about breast health and disease. She has published several chapters on breast disease, has co-authored a textbook relating to breast disease and evaluation, and is the recipient of several awards.
Dr. Weiss is regarded as a visionary advocate for her innovative and steadfast approach to informing people how to protect their breast health and overcome the challenges of breast cancer. Dr. Weiss currently practices at Paoli Hospital and Lankenau Medical Center, where she serves as director of breast radiation oncology and director of breast health outreach. Learn more.
— Last updated on May 31, 2022 at 2:38 PM