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Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD

(Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD)

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2003)
Professional interests include: vaginoplasty, gender dysphoria, transgender issues, and more.
222 East 41st Street 7th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD is a plastic surgeon in New York, NY specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Plastic Surgery Associates-41st Street.

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Office Locations

Address:

222 East 41st Street 7th Floor
New York, NY 10017

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Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"I've talked to a lot of girls and helped get them hooked up with my doctor, Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD, Perlmutter Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone Health," she said.”—"'There Was No Way I Was Going To Die A Male': What It's Like To Transition At 70", Huff Post, October 2018
“Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, the surgeon who operated on Walther, said she is "excited to see research being published about trans health since data has been historically limited."”—"Gender-affirming surgery 'significantly improves quality of life,' study says", NBC News, April 2018
“In the wake of the Cuomo administration's decision, NYU Langone hired Rachel Bluebond-Langner, a plastic surgeon from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, to be co-director of the program...”—"Transgender programs flourish following New York Medicaid coverage", Politico, December 2017

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in New York, NY were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and breast procedures.

breast procedures 11
doctor visit 52
plastic surgery procedures 23
reconstructive surgery 23
tissue transfer 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 39
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 30
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 13

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 41
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 14
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2003. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (2013)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Plastic Surgery Associates-41st Street

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Village Care, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid of New York, Local 1199, Qualcare Inc., Sedgwick WTC, VNS Choice Advantage, Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem BCBS Health Plus, Amida Care, Elderplan, Aetna, Magnacare, Centerlight Healthcare, HIP, Tricare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Emblem, Cigna, MetroPlusHealth, Humana, Hotel Trades Council, WTC Health Program, Wellcare, Railroad Medicare, Fidelis Care, GHI, Partners Health Plan Inc, Senior Whole Health, VA Community Care Network, POMCO Insurance Company, First Health, Oxford, Hamaspik Choice, Longevity Health Plan, River Spring Health Plan, Connecticare, Multiplan, Healthfirst, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, MultiPlan, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, GEHA, Guardian, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, MagnaCare PPO, Aetna, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Apwu Health Plan, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Insurance Design Administrators, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Mutual of Omaha, Christian Brothers Services, Administrative Concepts, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Qualcare Inc, Global Excel, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, AXA Assistance USA, UMR, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Screen Actors Guild, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Oxford Health Plans Freedom, US Life Insurance Company, Meritain Health, Nippon Life Ins Co, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Fiserv Health, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Qualcare Direct, Health Net of California, New York Hotel Trades, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Health Republic of New Jersey, Diversified Administration Corporation and Global Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Village Care
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid of New York
Local 1199
Qualcare Inc.
Sedgwick WTC
VNS Choice Advantage
Medicare
United Healthcare
Anthem BCBS Health Plus
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
PolarityTE, Inc. $3,090
$3,090
Sientra, Inc. $2,229 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT
$1,150 		SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT
$1,079
Coloplast Corp $584 TITAN
$584
LIFECELL CORPORATION $149 AlloDerm
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation $145 GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
$145
Other $412 AlloDerm
$135 		PINPOINT
$93 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$27 		FLOSEAL
$21
$135
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,518
Consulting Fee $3,090

Biography

Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner is a plastic surgery specialist in New York, NY. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Bluebond-Langner include gender dysphoria, vaginoplasty, and transgender issues. She accepts Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Bluebond-Langner attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center.

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