I was referred to Dr. O’Brien at Portland Plastic Surgery Group after being diagnosed with breast cancer and told I would need a mastectomy. For anyone unfamiliar with the process, breast reconstruction is now generally included with a mastectomy—times have really changed for women with this diagnosis. I had no idea.
Anyway, my breast surgeon who was to perform the mastectomy had originally referred me to a different plastic surgeon/office for my reconstruction. After my initial consultation with that doctor, I left feeling very scared and dismayed. My surgeon then referred me to Dr. Obrien and what a different experience it was!
Dr. O’Brien was amazing—she gave me complete confidence in her abilities to handle my surgery and provide the best results possible. She was easy to talk to, sensitive to my fears and concerns, and best of all, thoroughly managed my expectations at every step.
Furthermore, the entire staff at Portland Plastic Surgery are wonderful, from Gaylenn and Kiahna at the front desk, who remembered me by face and name after my first visit, to the medical assistants, Shannon and Cherrie, who always made me feel welcome and like a part of the family. The professionalism of this entire office kept me calm and comfortable and always made me confident that I was in the best hands.
It has now been almost 12 months since my mastectomy (part 1) and almost 5 months since my reconstructions surgery (part 2). I’m extremely happy with the results, and looking back on the whole experience, I honestly feel that Dr. O’Brien, her Physicians Assistant, Colleen Phillips, and the rest of the staff at Portland Plastic Surgery are responsible for making this past year a lot easier and less stressful than I initially thought it would be. I am truly grateful to the whole team and would enthusiastically recommend Dr. O’Brien and her team to any woman who finds herself in need of a top-notch plastic surgeon.