Current News

Current News

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

This August, Dr. DellaCroce will be a visiting member
of the faculty at Duke University School of Medicine:
Division of Plastic Surgery
where he will lecture and
supervise practical instruction labs focused on the full
spectrum of highly specialized Hip, SGAP, and IGAP
procedures that allow for breast reconstruction in women
of thinner body type.
August 6th - 8th, 2010 - Durham, North Carolina

Dr. Trahan will make a presentation to the
West Jefferson Rehab Connection
Lymphedema Support Group

4519 Westbank Expressway – Marrero
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Open to the Public
Space is limited. To make a reservation please call 504-349-6140

Dr. Sullivan will be attending the
5th Annual FORCE Conference
Joining Forces Against Hereditary Cancer

Conference Dates: June 24-26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010 - 4:00-5:30
Dr. Sullivan will speak at a Q&A session
dedicated to Breast Reconstruction
and will also be available to answer
any questions during the Show and Tell
For more information on FORCE: www.facingourrisk.org

Dr. DellaCroce will make a presentation at the upcoming
Young Survival Coalition’s 10th Annual Conference
for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

“Breast reconstruction options for young women diagnosed
with breast cancer”
Saturday, February 27, Session 2 (4:30-5:45 pm)
Conference Dates: February 26-28, 2010
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia


The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery
is Proud to Announce:

Recently Published by:
eMedicine
By Dr. Frank DellaCroce and Dr. Scott Sullivan
"Breast Reconstruction, Perforator Flap"

A diagnosis of breast cancer and a treatment plan that includes mastectomy can profoundly affect a patient. Such a patient has concerns about disfigurement and anxiety about her diagnosis. These concerns are addressed with reconstructive techniques that have been developed to provide not only a return to normal clothing and full activities but also a restoration of beauty and femininity... Read Full Article

Dr. DellaCroce FACS, Dr. Sullivan, FACS and Dr. Trahan have been named “Best Doctors in America.”
As part of a nationwide survey by “Best Doctors Inc.”, over 30,000 doctors in more than 40 medical specialties were asked: “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, and you could not treat them yourself, to whom would you refer them.”
For more information please visit www.bestdoctors.com

The American Cancer Society
Has named Dr. Sullivan and Dr. DellaCroce
Spirit Award Honorees for going above and
beyond in the fight against cancer.

New Orleans City Business
Has named Dr. DellaCroce and Dr. Sullivan
“Health Care Heroes” 2009

New Orleans City Business
Cheri Saltaformaggio, CEO, has been recognized by City Business as a 2009 "Women of the Year" for being an innovative leader with energy, ideas, achievements and a commitment to excellence.

New Orleans Magazine
Has named Cheri Saltaformaggio, CEO
a “Top 10 Female Achiever” 2009

 

EnCourage Support Group
Know Your Options Audio

"I have learned so much since being diagnosed with breast cancer. It seems I spent four months crying and frantically researching..."

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"Due to circumstances I traveled from Montana to New Orleans alone for the procedure. I never felt alone. Everyone..."

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"Surgery was on March 4. On the 5th I was walking the hall in the ICU. There was very little discomfort..."

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I went to the local garment shop, Bertha Church, and mentioned that I was going to have reconstruction after mastectomy...

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