Getting Started Guide to
Natural Tissue Breast Reconstruction

Getting Started Guide

Welcome to our Natural Breast Reconstruction Getting Started Center. You’ll find links to our key most informative pages about these procedures and our advanced practice.

Since 2012 when Dr. Joshua L. Levine founded The Center for Breast Reconstruction, it has grown to operate in 15+ hospitals throughout the tri-state state area in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Dr. Levine is a pioneer in advancing perforator flap breast reconstruction, not only by perfecting the art and science of advanced procedures, but also as an author, teacher, speaker, and philathropist.

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Know Your Options

Procedure Guide:
Understand the advanced breast reconstruction procedures available to you, including the gold standared known as DIEP flap and advanced combination procedures such as TDAP + PAP flap.

Timing Options:
Learn about your timing options: Delayed, Immediate, and Staged Immediate. Dr. Levine is able to provide a special staged-immediate timing option where he works with your breast surgeon.

Before & After Patient Results:
The photographs in this section are of actual breast reconstruction patients of Dr. Joshua Levine. Keep in mind that each patient is unique and results may vary.

Procedure Guide

Timing Options

Patient Results Photos

Know Your Rights

Patient Rights:
Women facing mastectomy following breast cancer have a federally protected right to breast reconstruction. Women also have the right to choose the breast reconstruction option that is best for her. Our staff serves as your advocate and can help you understand and protect your rights.

Insurance Liaison:
Navigating the insurance process can be a daunting experience. Our expert staff serves as your advocate, working directly with your insurance carrier. We handle all of the coverage details on your behalf. Our goal is to obtain the highest level of coverage while maximizing your benefits.

We Advocate For Your Patient Rights

We Act As Your Insurance Lieason

Know Your Surgeon & Team

About Dr. Joshua Levine
With more than 10 years experience in natural tissue breast reconstruction, Dr. Joshua Levine balances his surgical expertise with compassion and personal attention.

Dr. Levine’s Surgical Teams
Our world-class surgical teams consist of highly skilled microsurgeons and breast surgeons supported by specially trained nurses & O.R. staff.

Dr. Levine’s Hospital Affiliations
Experience the most medically sophisticated and top-rates rated hospitals to get the safety and assurance they provide.

About Dr. Joshua Levine

Dr. Levine’s Surgical Teams

Dr. Levine’s Hospital Affiliations

Know You Are Supported

Our Concierge Care
Along with offering the highest level of care, we provide a range of conveniences and services to fit your health, work and lifestyle needs.

Patients Helping Patients Network
Speak one-on-one with women about their experience and what you might expect when considering your own breast reconstruction.

Concierge Care

Patients Helping Patients Network

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SUCCESSFUL PROCEDURES

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

15+

TOP-RATED HOPSITALS

I wanted you to know how grateful I am for the use of your lab coat to cry on that one day in my hospital room. As much as I appreciate professionalism in my doctors, I value you more human nature’s willingness to be compassionate and understanding. Thank you for your arms of kindness and car that day. The days before me seem so much brighter than they have in the past years.
– Jeanine

Finding Dr. Levine was my saving grace. You are a remarkable surgeon! Your Assistant, Kim, the hospital staff and especially you, I thank you all for the compassion and kindness during this journey.
– Kathy R.

You have dedicated your career to helping women with breast cancer, or the threat of breast cancer, have the opportunity for natural breast reconstruction. I am so thankful to be able to place my trust and confidence in someone so technically expert and so personally passionate has been so meaningful to me. I feel so fortunate to have you as the “Captain” of my team! Not only are you a gifted surgeon but you are an Angel. Thank you!
– Robyn M.