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Breast Surgery
Welcome
- Alexander J. Swistel, MD
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Associate Clinical Professor, Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical College
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Chief, Breast Service, Section of General Surgery
Director, Weill Cornell Breast Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Weill Cornell Medical Center
The Weill Cornell Breast Center's team of experienced breast surgeons have pioneered many of the latest advances in breast cancer treatment today. Caring for patients in all stages of breast cancer, as well as those with benign breast conditions, we focus not only on treatment of the disease, but also on breast reconstruction approaches that preserve tissue and restore a woman's natural contour.
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The Center's multidisciplinary medical team includes radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists. By working together, we provide our patients with seamless overall treatment and state-of-the-art care. Our patient-centered philosophy creates a compassionate and supportive environment where patients are encouraged to take an active role in their treatment while benefiting from our clinical and surgical expertise.
We are committed to continually pursuing new methods for more effective and less invasive treatment of breast diseases. While our first priority is treating a patient's cancer, we also believe it is vitally important to provide surgical treatments that restore the highest quality of life after surgery.
Contact
- Breast Surgery
- (212) 821-0833
Related Links
- Iris Cantor Women's Health Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
- Dr. Rache Simmons on Good Morning America: Breast Cancer Detection in 3-D
- The 11th Annual Symposium on the Latest News About Breast Cancer
- Non-invasive surgical treatment for Breast Cancer: Dr. Rache Simmons on Fox 5 TV segment
- Brightpath Breast Care Program
