Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I don't live near a DIEP flap surgeon -- can I have this surgery in New York City?


While DIEP flap surgery is rapidly gaining national attention for its superior results, the fact is that the number of surgeons who have the specialized training to perform the surgery has not kept pace with the number of women seeking it. Most microsurgeons are located near major metropolitan areas or destination medical centers, which means that many women must travel in order to truly consider DIEP flap surgery as an option for reconstruction.

Dr. Redstone operates both in New York City and in New Jersey; he and his staff are experienced in managing the complex issues that surround breast reconstruction. Dr. Redstone is passionate about ensuring the availability of DIEP flap surgery for all women who want it and are good candidates, and this often means seeing women who live outside of the New York metro area. 

From navigating insurance coverage to finding hotel rooms to arranging follow-up care, our office can make the process of traveling for your surgery a little less stressful. To discuss traveling to New York City for DIEP flap surgery, please call Dr. Redstone's New York office at 212.249.1500. To discuss traveling to eastern New Jersey, please call the New Jersey office at 973.867.8388.