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We did our research and learned that this is where doctors go for care.

Dr. Kumar’s Breast Cancer Journey

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All six of my sisters had breast cancer. Being there for my children is how I honor them.

Tonya’s Preventative Mastectomy

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St. Charles Surgical Hospital

The only hospital in the world dedicated to breast reconstruction.

An entire hospital just for you.

Our Hospital

Informative. Transformative. Restorative.

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CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE BREAST SURGERY

The Breast Center was established to serve as a dedicated center of excellence for women affected by breast cancer. Our holistic, team-centered approach combines the most advanced methods of surgical breast cancer care, including nipple sparing mastectomy, with sophisticated reconstructive plastic surgery advancements. Our surgeons are pioneers in the recreation of the breast with natural tissue, including the APEX, SGAP, Body-Lift, and Stacked Flap procedures. We are the leading center in the world for women seeking the most advanced treatment options.

About the Center
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ST. CHARLES
SURGICAL HOSPITAL

Affiliated with the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, St. Charles Surgical Hospital was founded to support the specialized care our patients require. As the only hospital of it’s kind in the world, St. Charles Surgical Hospital welcomes women from all over the continental U.S. and abroad. By combining high level care planning and seamless delivery under one roof, we are able to focus on the details of providing world class service and a team approach to each woman’s individual needs. No emergency room, no distractions, an entire hospital just for you.

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RE-IMAGINING AND CREATING WHAT’S POSSIBLE

As world-renowned pioneers in their field, the surgeons of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and St. Charles Surgical Hospital perform the full spectrum of advanced surgical care for women affected by breast cancer. You’ll find this one-of-a-kind facility located at the intersection of experience and innovation.

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Meet Caren.

Caren explains her journey through her breast cancer diagnosis and learning to celebrate her life.

Caren’s Story
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Making an Informed and Empowered Decision.

We believe you should be fully informed of your options to make the best decision regarding your breast reconstruction. It’s your body. Don’t settle. We never do.

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The Only Hospital Dedicated to Breast Reconstruction.

St. Charles Surgical Hospital is the only free-standing facility of its kind in the world. It was founded by physicians solely to support the specialized care our patients demand and deserve.

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  • CEO Cheri Saltaformaggio
  • Tony Saltaformaggio - Vice President, Operations
  • Kim Adams
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  • Ciara Carthan
  • Bailey Castaneda - Center for Restorative Breast Surgery
  • Sherri Collier – Patient Care Navigator
  • Jamie Cranston – Patient Access Representative
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  • Jasemine LeBeouf - Center for Restorative Breast Surgery
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  • Liz Markey
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  • Philip Ramirez - Patient Access Representative
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  • Patricia Casarez – Clinic Director
  • Kayla Rush – Clinic Manager
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  • Hannah O’Neill, PA-C – Physician Assistan
  • Kaetlin Smith – Patient Care Navigator
  • Christacie Brown – Medical Assistant
  • Kathryn Varano Koenigsberg, PA-C: Physician Assistant
  • Nicole Harris: Clinic Receptionist

Offering Expert Care and Support.

Our knowledgeable and compassionate team is here to help you learn about the care options available to you at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery.

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We Hear You, and We are Here for You.

We invite you to browse the heartfelt letters of appreciation and thanks we’ve received over the years. In addition, we share our remarkable patient testimonial videos.

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  • “I asked her what was so different about mine and others she had seen. She said the cleavage and the fullness of the breast against the top of the chest looked so good, that she’d never seen it look so real!”

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All of My Sisters
Had Breast Cancer.

Tonya – Preventative Mastectomy

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