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Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA is a plastic surgeon in Durham, NC specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.
There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.
Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:
Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.
Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Duke University Hospital (2023)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, Medicare Part B, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Experience Health, Ambetter, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 73 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew Nagy Atia, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,926
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $1,752 |
AlloDerm $174 |
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$355
INTEGRA DERMAL REGENERATION TEMPLATE $136 |
DuraSorb Monofilament Mesh $69 |
$150 |
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$204
Restrata Wound Matrix $204 |
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$164
MATRIXMANDIBLE $164 |
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$141
AxoGuard Nerve Cap $141 |
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$696
MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $134 |
Phasix Mesh $132 |
HEMOBLAST Bellows $132 |
VICRYL $94 |
$204 |
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| $95 |
Dr. Andrew Atia is a specialist in plastic surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Atia's clinical interests encompass breast augmentation, cancer, and breast reconstruction. He can accept Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He trained at Duke University Hospital for residency. Dr. Atia is professionally affiliated with Duke Health.
