The Breast Podcast Ever

On this episode of the podcast we're joined again by Dr. Santosh Kale, the newest member of the Midwest Breast team. Listen in as we learn a little more about his education, the transition from academia to private practice and one of his many specialities: resensation surgery.   Keep up with MW Breast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwbreast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwbreast/ Yout...

On this episode Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak chat with Terri Coutee, Founder and Director of DiepCFoundation.org. Terri discusses her personal journey as a two-time breast cancer survivor and her experience having breast reconstruction surgery out of state. We also dive into how to find a microsurgeon, shared decision making and all things diep flap breast reconstruction.   Connect With Terri: Two-tim...

Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak are joined by breast April Stearns, breast cancer survivor and founder Wildfire Magazine, a print and digital publication specifically designed with young breast cancer survivors. They chat how she created a surviroship communtiy, how to navigate work, family and a breast cancer diagnosis, telling your kids about your diagnosis, Connect with April/Wildfire Magazine: wildfi...

Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kale talk about resensation surgery as it relates to breast reconstruction.   Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwbreast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwbreast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/midwestbreast/ Website: https://www.mwbreast.com/

On this episode of the Breast Podcast Ever, Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak speak with Dr. Emily Roedersheimer on defining functional medicine, the importance of finding the root cause of illness and the link between diet (gluten, dairy and sugar) and autoimmune disease.   Connect with Dr. Emily https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dremilyroedersheimer WEBINAR: stress management for...

On this episode of the Breast Podcast Ever, Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak discuss flat closure breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Including what exactly is a flat closure and how it's different from having no reconstruction at all following a mastectomy.   Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwbreast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwbreast/ Youtube: htt...

On this episode of The Breast Podcast Ever, Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak speak with Lauren Blake, Registered Dietitian and founder of Whole Living Lauren. Tune in as we discuss what to eat before and after surgery to optimize healing, how to approach detoxification, the 411 on supplements, using diet to reduce inflammation, bleeding and bruising and weight loss before surgery.   Connect With Lauren: h...

On this episode of The Breast Podcast Ever Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Patel, an expert in microsurgery and breast cancer reconstruction at Fox Chase Cancer Center.  Listen is as we discuss the delayed immediate approach to breast cancer reconstruction, combining the role of tissue expanders and microsurgery, treating patients in a post pandemic world and even...

On this episode we're discussing how we're handling delayed breast reconstructions due to COVID-19.  We're also addressing some top concerns including patients with tissue expanders awaiting a DIEP flap procedure, risks of having two separate operations, leaking tissue expanders, cosmetic results following a delayed approach and more.    Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak: Instagram:  https://w...

There's a lot of confusion for patients surrounding COVID-19 and breast reconstruction surgery.  On this podcast we review current guidelines from the Plastic Surgery Society as well as what our colleagues in the breast cancer surgery world are recommending for patients with active cancer who are exploring breast reconstruction options.    Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak: Instagram:  https:/...

Hi, we're Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak--a couple of board certified plastic surgeons at Midwest Breast and Aesthetics located in Columbus, OH. We see patients from all over the country and are dedicated to natural breast surgery options.      On this podcast we will discuss all types of surgeries relating to the breast including our specialty breast reconstruction. We do all kinds of advanced breast r...