Surgeons Who Perform SGAP Flap Surgery

1. Center for Restorative Breast Surgery – New Orleans, LA

• Dr. Sullivan is credited with pioneering the SGAP technique at CRBS. They offer free remote consultations for out-of-state or traveling patients. breastcenter.com

2. Center for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction (Dr. Hugo St. Hilaire) – New Orleans, LA & Miramar Beach, FL

• Dr. Hugo St. Hilaire and his team bring over 15 years of experience in microsurgical SGAP procedures, including bilateral simultaneous reconstruction. diepflap.com

3. Dr. Oren Z. Lerman – Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY

• Director of breast reconstruction at Lenox Hill’s Institute for Comprehensive Breast Care. Utilizes muscle- and nerve-sparing microvascular techniques for excellent aesthetic outcomes. Oren Lerman

4. Dr. Joshua L. Levine – Center for Breast Reconstruction, NY/NJ/CT

• World-renowned specialist in natural tissue, muscle-sparing reconstruction, including SGAP and IGAP. He leads large surgical teams and innovative flap techniques. Dr. Joshua Levine+2Dr. Joshua Levine+2

5. Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa – Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction, Los Angeles & Thousand Oaks, CA

• Double board-certified microsurgery specialist. SGAP procedures typically take 9–12 hours, with robust aftercare and high patient-focused attention. theiabr.com

6. Dr. Stephanie Caterson – ChristianaCare, Wilmington, DE

• She has performed more than 20 SGAP flaps and is one of the most experienced surgeons in the U.S. for this procedure. ChristianaCare

7. Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel – Center for Breast Restoration, Houston, TX

• Offers SGAP and IGAP flap reconstruction using buttock tissue, preserving muscle and providing a slight lift to the donor area. Requires microsurgical precision. Aldona J. Spiegel, MD