Referring Physicians: Rush Breast Reconstruction Services

Rush is a high-volume breast reconstruction center providing advanced breast restorative surgery in a caring, uplifting environment. Our specialists incorporate a multidisciplinary approach to reconstruction involving plastic surgery, radiation oncology, surgical oncology and medical oncology teams, providing patients with coordinated, individualized care.

Our board-certified plastic surgeons are highly trained and specialize in a wide range of leading-edge implant and flap breast reconstruction procedures after mastectomy or lumpectomy. They offer surgeries for cancer-related lymphedema prevention and treatment and will perform lymphatic reconstruction at the time of axillary node dissection.

Our breast reconstructive surgery team includes nationally recognized experts dedicated to restoring form, function and confidence after breast cancer or other breast conditions. Rush surgeons provide patients with tailored surgical options to maximize successful reconstruction results. With expertise in the latest microvascular and minimally invasive surgical techniques, they also address many breast reconstruction salvage cases where prior surgeries have failed. They perform complex breast revision surgery in candidates who have had surgery elsewhere and desire to revise their reconstruction, and they offer breast resensation procedures using nerve grafts that can restore sensation in the breast following surgery.

Who Are Ideal Candidates for Breast Reconstruction Services at Rush?

Any patient who requires breast reconstruction, revision surgery or resensation will find expert care at Rush. Our providers are highly specialized and equipped to offer solutions in even the most challenging cases.

They aim to meet with all patients interested in breast reconstruction services to fully discuss options, including those looking for a second opinion on treatment, and empower them to make the best-informed decisions for themselves.

Why Refer Patients Here for Breast Reconstruction Services?

Highly ranked care: U.S. News and World Report includes Rush University Medical Center on its “Best Hospitals Honor Roll,” and our medical oncology and plastic surgery teams include several specialists who have been named “Top Docs in Cook County” by Chicago Magazine.
Leaders in experience and innovation: Our board-certified surgeons are pioneers in implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction, with years of expertise in performing cutting-edge techniques in implant-based and microsurgical tissue-flap procedures, including lymphatic procedures. With advanced training from the nation’s top cancer treatment fellowships, they are the most experienced team in the Chicago area for prepectoral and direct-to-implant reconstruction. Several of our surgeons have completed advanced fellowship training in microsurgery and breast reconstruction and share their expertise by speaking and lecturing at national and international conferences.
Collaborative, personalized approach: Each patient’s breast reconstruction experience begins with a conversation about their goals for their breasts’ appearance, overall health, treatment plan and other factors that help determine the best surgical approach. Our reconstructive surgeons are part of a full breast cancer care team — including radiation, surgical and medical oncologists — who work together to create personalized treatment plans.
Cutting-edge breast resensation: Many women experience partial or complete numbness of the chest following breast restoration procedures. Our surgeons perform advanced microsurgical grafting techniques on nerves severed during these procedures, enabling nerve fibers to regenerate and restoring sensation to the breast.
Convenient appointments: Our surgeons work from many locations in the Chicago area that give patients convenient, easy access to their care team for pre-procedure appointments and post-procedure follow-up. Because these locations are all part of one integrated health system, patient care is seamless. Virtual and telehealth appointments are also available in many cases.

What Is the Process for Referring a Patient?

To refer your patient to Rush for breast reconstruction services, call our Provider Express Line at (312) 947-4725. To learn more and find our online provider referral form, you can also visit our Refer or Transfer a Patient page.