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If you don’t live in NYC or the surrounding area, your first appointment with Dr. David Shokrian or Dr. Mohamed Soliman Ahmed Elfar doesn’t need to be in person at New York Breast Surgery Center. Early travel isn’t always possible for everyone. So, the Center offers virtual breast procedure surgical consultations through Zoom and FaceTime.
You speak directly with an expert surgeon to review your medical history, your goals and the procedures you’re considering. Coordinators then take over the logistics, including pre-op medical clearance, lab work coordination and scheduling. Before you arrive in NYC, your paperwork has been confirmed, and you have a procedure date.
Dr. Shokrian adds, “Whether you’re getting a medically necessary procedure, like breast reconstruction or an aesthetic procedure, like an augmentation, you can relax, knowing you’re about to receive the best treatment possible from me, my colleagues, and the whole team.”
The support team handles every detail of your accommodations. Once your procedure is confirmed, a coordination team member contacts you to plan your stay. New York Breast Surgery Center can help with travel times and hotel reservations to ensure your fly-in time aligns with your appointment. For the best experience, the Center partners with three of the best hotels in NYC:
All hotels are located within minutes of the Bryant Park surgical suite, where your plastic surgeon combines advanced medicine with personalized care. The hotel selection is designed so there’s no need to travel unnecessarily. Each hotel offers the privacy and in-room comfort you need during your initial days of recovery.
The duration of your stay depends on your surgical plan. Most patients plan for a five-to-seven-day timeline, which covers the period from the pre-operative appointment through clearance and departure. Your timeline, which is provided beforehand so you can plan accordingly, usually includes:
“Our team ensures that when you return home, we continue follow-up care virtually” says Dr. Shokrian. “Throughout your recovery period, you have direct access to our clinical team, so you’re never left confused. We provide the patient information you need, as well as an incision and scarring guide, so you know what to expect.”
Your care doesn’t end when you leave NYC. Your post-operative follow-up is structured and direct. Before you leave, you receive complete post-operative documentation for your local doctor that includes your:
Additionally, your surgeon doesn’t wait for you to initiate contact. Virtual check-ins are scheduled at regular intervals after your departure. If you’re uncertain about any part of your healing process or have a question about a symptom you’re experiencing, you can call to talk directly to a clinical staff member, not an answering service.
If your plastic surgeon thinks an in-person visit is necessary, he can coordinate with your local physician. No local follow-up physician works without the full context of your procedure. So don’t wait. Schedule a virtual consultation today with your expert plastic surgeon at New York Breast Surgery Center. Learn the details of available services for out-of-town patients.
Facility Safety Note: All surgical procedures are performed at our JCAHO-accredited flagship surgical center in Bryant Park, Manhattan (HCO ID: 676295). Consultations, minimally invasive procedures and pre/post-operative care are available at our Bronx and Great Neck locations.
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