Northern Westchester Hospital Announces Opening of Breast Institute

Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) in Mt. Kisco, NY, recently announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Breast Institute. The beautifully designed Breast Institute at NWH offers a comprehensive, caring, and individualized approach to breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment in one setting.

The facility's multidisciplinary team comprises experts in oncological breast surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, nursing, and other specially-trained professionals dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing breast cancer. Board-certified surgeons from The Breast Institute and Institute of Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine work cooperatively to achieve the best medical and aesthetic outcomes possible for patients.

"Our staff is well known for extraordinary expertise, empathy, and kindness," said Director of the Breast Institute Philip Bonanno, MD, FACS. "Our concept of ‘aesthetic oncology' combines the principles of cancer surgery and aesthetic surgery, utilizing the specialized services of oncological breast surgeons and reconstructive plastic surgeons to obtain optimal medical and aesthetic results for each individual patient."

All of the Institute's expert medical staff are committed to providing women and their families leading edge, patient-centered care that addresses all of their health and emotional needs.

The Breast Institute at NWH is distinguished not only by its four talented full-time breast surgeons, but by its concierge-style care in a modern healing environment. Concierge care involves managing patient care from diagnosis through treatment. This unique patient-centered style of care begins with the patient's first visit where she and her companions are greeted by a concierge and escorted to a graciously appointed medical suite. Women undergo examinations and meet with their physicians within this contained and comfortable environment. Breast Institute staff coordinates all care and appointments.

If surgery is part of the treatment, the same type of service continues, with a concierge escorting the patient and her loved ones to the surgical suites. Here the patient prepares for surgery and confers with her anesthesiologist, breast surgeon, and plastic surgeon in a private and comfortable furnished bedroom and bath suite, with the surgery taking place just across the hall.

Those who require hospitalization stay in a private room where they are cared for by a committed, professional nursing staff.
NWH's integrated, state-of-the-art facilities and patient-centered services available for the treatment and management of breast cancer also include the new Women's Imaging Center, the Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, The Laurie Bass Sklaver Infusion Center, and the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center.

For more information on The Breast Institute at NWH, call (914) 242-7640.

Email to a friend

Printer Friendly Page

Sign-up to receive health alerts and info about Hospital programs & events

Follow us on Twitter: NWHospital