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Dr. Alireza Jahromi, MD is a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in plastic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Alireza Jahromi, MD is affiliated with Temple Health, TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC and Temple Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
3401 N. Broad Street Parkinson Pavilion, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:
Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.
Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:
Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.
Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.
After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.
Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.
Dr. Alireza Jahromi, MD graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport. He is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alireza Jahromi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$1,276
$1,276 |
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Allergan Inc. |
$178
NATRELLE $92 |
DALVANCE $85 |
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
$113
XCM Biologic Tissue Matrix $113 |
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GENZYME CORPORATION |
$21
LEMTRADA $21 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,117 |
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Food and Beverage | $470 |
Dr. Alireza Jahromi's medical specialty is plastic surgery and general surgery. After completing medical school at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Jahromi performed his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport and a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Clinical interests for Dr. Jahromi include breast augmentation, labiaplasty, and surgical repair. He is professionally affiliated with Temple Health.