Caren explains her journey through her breast cancer diagnosis and learning to celebrate her life. 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. 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. 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.
It was founded by physicians solely to support the specialized care our patients demand and deserve. 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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The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, affiliated with the St. Charles Surgical Hospital-the only hospital in the world dedicated to breast reconstruction for women facing breast cancer-was established to serve as a dedicated center of excellence for women seeking the most advanced methods of breast reconstruction.
With thousands of successful breast reconstructions, our Center has pioneered efforts that have redefined the art of breast reconstruction with techniques that now represent the most sophisticated technology available for breast restoration. Our Surgeons have broad experience in the state-of-the-art breast reconstruction techniques referred to as perforator flaps.
As a patient, you are entitled to obtain copies of your medical records. Here are instructions and guidelines for submitting The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery authorization form for your personal records. A complimentary abstract of your physician office file will be provided at no charge and includes the following documents: H&P, Office notes, Pathology report, Operative report, Radiology & Lab report(s). Please allow us 7-15 working days after we receive your request to prepare the records.
Our surgeons are world-renowned pioneers in the art of rebuilding breasts lost to cancer, preventive mastectomy, developmental defects, and deformities associated with previous surgery. The world's only dedicated hospital exclusively focused on breast cancer care and reconstructive surgery. Hear what our patients have to say about us and their experiences with our team at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. The staff is wonderful, the doctors are one in a million, and the facility is like going to a spa!
Reviews (9)
Catriona G. Remocker
Apr 19, 2022
This is hard for me to write. Firstly, my surgeon was excellent. I can't fault him. And he has been kind. But personally, I cannot say I have been impressed by the experience. I had serious skin necrosis after the surgery and got very little support and guidance from the center staff, mostly who seemed to not have a lot of support to offer or just didn't care.
I relied heavily on a local surgeon and local wound care to help me with the problem after I gave up on the center. I paid over $60k usd for the surgery and was told that was all we would pay, only to be slapped with a pathology bill after the fact. I did not feel my nurses were very competent either. I wish I could say more good things, because I don't regret my choice and my surgeon is second to none, but I want to warn people that it's not a seamless experience that some make it out to be.
I relied heavily on a local surgeon and local wound care to help me with the problem after I gave up on the center. I paid over $60k usd for the surgery and was told that was all we would pay, only to be slapped with a pathology bill after the fact. I did not feel my nurses were very competent either. I wish I could say more good things, because I don't regret my choice and my surgeon is second to none, but I want to warn people that it's not a seamless experience that some make it out to be.
Sara Cassidy
Apr 18, 2022
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. I traveled from East Tennessee to NOLA specifically for these doctors and the surgery they offer and I was not disappointed. I had Dr. O and Dr. Trahan. They were both phenomenal. Now that my 1st phase is over I'm working closely with Dr. Trahan and his PAs. Emily is goes above and beyond. She is always able to help me with any questions I have. I felt like royalty at this hospital. They have top of the line nurses and give the best care.
Brenda Marshall
Sep 25, 2021
My journey began 2 years ago when I first contacted the center with my first bout of breast cancer. Recently, I was diagnosed with contralateral breast cancer. I reached out to the center again, spoke with the same person (Diedra) and she began navigating me through all the steps needed. I had surgery, phase 1, with Dr. Orodoyne and Dr. Wise recently.
Both of these Drs, anesthesia team, nurses, hospital team, culinary, housekeeping go above and beyond for their patients. I have never had the level of compassion the doctors at the center have shown. Both doctors visited me every day while in the hospital. They listened to my worries and concerns. They addressed everything multiple times as I am sure I asked them more than once.
I was so scared. I was afraid of pain, disfiguration, long term nerve issues, final outcome. I just finished Phase 1 last week and feel much better than expected. Dr. Orodoyne and Dr. Wise are an AMAZING team and It's worth the travel, additional time, and expense associated with the travel to get the level of care that the center will provide.
Both of these Drs, anesthesia team, nurses, hospital team, culinary, housekeeping go above and beyond for their patients. I have never had the level of compassion the doctors at the center have shown. Both doctors visited me every day while in the hospital. They listened to my worries and concerns. They addressed everything multiple times as I am sure I asked them more than once.
I was so scared. I was afraid of pain, disfiguration, long term nerve issues, final outcome. I just finished Phase 1 last week and feel much better than expected. Dr. Orodoyne and Dr. Wise are an AMAZING team and It's worth the travel, additional time, and expense associated with the travel to get the level of care that the center will provide.
Linda Barczak
Feb 02, 2021
Dr. Henderson is the BEST, hands down, she listens and then goes above and beyond what it takes to make you feel whole again. She truly cares and has the skills to make it happen. From day one contacting NOLA, I felt cared for, informed, and confident in making the choice to go to NOLA. Best decision I have made through my cancer journey. I thank God for you for giving me not just my life back, but giving my spirit back as well.
B. F.
Nov 28, 2020
From my first call to intake patient information to my post-oper appointment, I was in the arms of ANGELS! I was not rushed! All the medical information & procedures with cost information were provided to me! The hospital was more like a hotel room, which provided a bed for my caregiver and free food prepared by the hospital's chef was amazing! From the parking attendance, receptionist, intake to insurance and payment personnel, all nursing staff, to anesthesiologist, x-ray tech, hospital cleaning staff, chef, surgical team and doctors were all centered on my care and recovery. The staff that works for this center and my Dr. Wright & Dr. Wise are amazing humans which use their professional gift to care for women like us!
Jessica Ciero
Nov 26, 2020
Just left this hospital to go back to our AIR BNB to recover. Post op followup is Wednesday next week. The procedure I had to have done called for a seven hour surgery and four days at the hospital. I cannot possibly say enough good things about the nursing staff. All the ladies are beautiful, sweet women. The Dr. blew me away with his professionalism and bedside manner.
I have never had a doctor actually sit down with me and draw pictures and show me my options as well as discuss all my concerns and fears. Thank you Dr. Wise! I am so thankful my oncologist was able to refer me here and so blessed to be cared for by this staff. God bless you all and thank you for everything. You made a very scary situation feel as comfortable as possible and even though I know I have to come back for second phase in December, I'm no longer dreading it or afraid. I actually look forward to seeing you all again in a few months. Best of the best!
I have never had a doctor actually sit down with me and draw pictures and show me my options as well as discuss all my concerns and fears. Thank you Dr. Wise! I am so thankful my oncologist was able to refer me here and so blessed to be cared for by this staff. God bless you all and thank you for everything. You made a very scary situation feel as comfortable as possible and even though I know I have to come back for second phase in December, I'm no longer dreading it or afraid. I actually look forward to seeing you all again in a few months. Best of the best!
Cheryl Kilker
Nov 07, 2020
After breast cancer, double mastectomy and DIEP surgery elsewhere (and surgeons Were very good!) -I moved and insurance changed. Dr. Wise completed additional surgery I needed wonderfully. Dr. Wise is very competent and kind and I completely trusted him, as well as caring nurses and staff. Grateful to have the comfortable "breasts" made of my own tissue, so that I can feel "at home" in my body after cancer.
Sherry Festinger
Jun 22, 2020
I have never written a review of anything, ever. I have composed reviews, of my experience at the Center, many times and discarded them. I will complete this review. I had reconstruction in June 2018 with follow up November 2018, after having had a mastectomy four years earlier in my home state of Florida in April 2014. My experience at the Center was wonderful. Dr. Sullivan and Dr.
Wise were outstanding. I did express to Dr. Wise my gratitude and still have the feeling of deep gratitude. I am especially grateful that I am free of the prosthesis I had to use for four years. I have no scars, only suture lines, which will disappear in time. They, the Doctors, are true geniuses with scalpels. My oncologist, Dr. Paresh Patel, of Tallahassee, Fl., was very impressed with their work and plans to pass along that opinion.
I am deeply grateful to the Doctors and staff of the Clinic and Hospital for the great good care I received as a patient there. I want to express a special "Thank You" to Catherine Cousins who is a wonderful nurse. Thank you for calming me during an anxiety attack brought on by stress. I will never forget the calm and professional manner with which you brought me to understand what was happening to my body. Again, I thank you Catherine Cousins.
Every staff member I came into contact with had a wonderful demeanor and teamwork ruled. I'm simply not better equipped to express my full and deep gratitude to everyone I met during my incredible journey through reconstruction. I will always be deeply grateful to everyone at "The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery". Again, a special thanks to Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Wise. Thank you everyone!
Wise were outstanding. I did express to Dr. Wise my gratitude and still have the feeling of deep gratitude. I am especially grateful that I am free of the prosthesis I had to use for four years. I have no scars, only suture lines, which will disappear in time. They, the Doctors, are true geniuses with scalpels. My oncologist, Dr. Paresh Patel, of Tallahassee, Fl., was very impressed with their work and plans to pass along that opinion.
I am deeply grateful to the Doctors and staff of the Clinic and Hospital for the great good care I received as a patient there. I want to express a special "Thank You" to Catherine Cousins who is a wonderful nurse. Thank you for calming me during an anxiety attack brought on by stress. I will never forget the calm and professional manner with which you brought me to understand what was happening to my body. Again, I thank you Catherine Cousins.
Every staff member I came into contact with had a wonderful demeanor and teamwork ruled. I'm simply not better equipped to express my full and deep gratitude to everyone I met during my incredible journey through reconstruction. I will always be deeply grateful to everyone at "The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery". Again, a special thanks to Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Wise. Thank you everyone!
Alison Butler
Jan 03, 2020
Incredibly healing experience. They took good care of my medical needs while giving my a great cosmetic outcome. I'm so thankful for their efforts to squeeze me in as an active cancer patient and the way they started from the beginning when we met, leaving all options open and it to me until the day before surgery. Beautiful clean facility. More like a spa with all the medical needs. So much nicer than a high stress traditional hospital with rushed doctors/staff, alarms, illnesses and smelling like urine.
