BILATERAL MASTECTOMY IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA

JPReviews

I highly recommend Dr. Mary Louise Sebastian (AKA Dr. Molly (Mary L.) Sebastian) of "The Reinsch Pierce Family Center for Breast Health" at VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER for a bilateral mastectomy and an axillary lymph node dissection. The Center for Breast Health is located at 1625 North George Mason Drive, Suite 315, Arlington, VA 22205. The phone number is (703) 717-4217.

Dr. Sebastian is a FANTASTIC doctor! I could not have found a better surgeon for my bilateral mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. The axillary lymph node dissection was necessary in order to check the number of compromised lymph nodes with cancer cells. After receiving the results, I decided to proceed with radiation.

Dr. Sebastian is extremely knowledgeable, efficient and detail oriented. A genuinely compassionate human being. I always felt safe under her care.

Dr. Sebastian took ample time to explain all the details of my upcoming surgery, answered all my questions and guided me through the entire process. I never felt rushed in her office. I am forever grateful to Dr. Sebastian for the excellent work she did on me!

My bilateral mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection surgeries performed by Dr. Sebastian occurred before my DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction surgery performed by Dr. Alex Mesbahi (AKA Dr. Ali-Reza Nouri-Mesbahi or Dr. Ali Mesbahi) of "National Center for Plastic Surgery." All surgeries were conducted on February 12, 2019 at Virginia Hospital Center.

As pleased as I was with Dr. Sebastian's work, I was extremely disappointed with the results of my DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction performed by Dr. Alex Mesbahi, who was one of the three Plastic Surgeons recommended by her.

I do not recommend Dr. Ali Mesbahi for a DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. The surgery was poorly done! It left me with uncomfortably abnormal bilateral bulges of tissue that extended from my armpits to the bottom of my breasts. My breasts were left asymmetrical, unsmooth and hollow in some areas. The contour was horrendous after surgery. The stitches on my abdomen sit 3" below navel (too high) and have two small "dog ears" on each side of the suture line. He delayed my radiation treatments.

In hindsight, I wish I could have selected a Plastic Surgeon of my choice rather than be restricted to one of only three choices of Plastic Surgeons recommended by Dr. Sebastian.

All in all, I highly recommend Dr. Sebastian of "The Reinsch Pierce Family Center for Breast Health" at VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER for a bilateral mastectomy and an axillary lymph node dissection.