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Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: reconstructive surgery, thigh lift (thighplasty), gynecomastia, and more.

950 Warren Avenue Suite 301
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 444-7546

Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD is a plastic surgeon in Providence, RI specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD is affiliated with Brown University Health and LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

235 Plain Street Suite 203
Providence, RI 02905

Address:

950 Warren Avenue Suite 301
East Providence, RI 02914

Some issues Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD can help you with:

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:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

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.

doctor visit	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	56

doctor visit	42

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

doctor visit	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	45

doctor visit	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	41

doctor visit	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	46

doctor visit	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

doctor visit	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

doctor visit	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

doctor visit	68

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

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Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD.

**Gender**
Female	4
Male	1

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	10

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	1
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

Education & Training

Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2003. She completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Brown University Health

LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rachel Aileen Sullivan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$391 AlloDerm $213	NATRELLE $160	NATRELLE-INSPIRA $18
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$45 Revolve $29	AlloDerm $16
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$40 MemoryGel Breast Implants $40
Actavis Pharma Inc	$38 VIBERZI $20	LINZESS $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$514

Biography

Dr. Rachel Sullivan, who practices in Providence, RI and East Providence, RI, is a medical specialist in plastic surgery. Her areas of expertise include the following: breast augmentation, thigh lift (thighplasty), and gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction). Before completing her residency at Rhode Island Hospital, Dr. Sullivan attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Sullivan is affiliated with Brown University Health.