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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 1-1 out of 1 doctors available Last Name Initial: E Kunle I. Elegbede, M.D., Ph.D. Plastic Surgeon Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Breast reconstruction, DIEP flap, Lymphovenous bypass, Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, Reconstructive surgery, Cosmeti...c surgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Microvascular surgery, Peripheral nerve graft, Lymphedema, Breast cancer-related lymphedema, Breast asymmetry Show more areas of focus for Kunle I. Elegbede, M.D., Ph.D. ResearchMayo Clinic doctors and scientists are dedicated to improving breast surgery and reconstruction options for people with breast cancer. Their research is conducted as part of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition, Mayo Clinic is one of the few medical centers in the U.S. recognized as a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) for breast cancer research, funded by the National Cancer Institute. Publications See a list of publications about breast reconstruction by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Casey, William J. III M.D. Arizona Cronin, Patricia A. M.D. Arizona Pockaj, Barbara A. M.D. Arizona Rebecca, Alanna M. M.D. Arizona Rinker, Brian D. M.D. Florida Sharaf, Basel A. M.D., D.D.S. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Breast reconstruction care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic Sept. 04, 2026 PrintShow references Dixon JM, et al., eds. Breast reconstruction. In: Breast Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. Nahabedian M. Overview of breast reconstruction. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 20, 2026. Types of breast reconstruction. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/breast-cancer-surgery/understanding-your-operation/breast-reconstruction. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. What options are available for breast reconstruction? American Society of Plastic Surgeons. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reconstruction/techniques. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. Farhadieh RD, et al., eds. Breast reconstruction. In: Plastic Surgery: Principles and Practice. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. Nahabedian M. Options for autologous flap-based breast reconstruction. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 20, 2026. Manrique OJ, et al. Immediate breast reconstruction using the Goldilocks procedure: A balance between more surgery and patient satisfaction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2022; doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000008895. Neligan PC, et al., eds. Plastic Surgery. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. Mastectomy. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/breast-cancer-surgery/understanding-your-operation/mastectomy. Accessed Aug. 25, 2026. Nahabedian M. Complications of reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 20, 2026. Glick DB. Overview of post-anesthetic care for adult patients. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 25, 2026. When to call your surgeon. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/breast-cancer-surgery/after-your-operation/call-your-surgeon. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. How should I prepare for breast reconstruction? American Society of Plastic Surgeons. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reconstruction/preparation. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. Cristian A, ed. Reconstructive surgery and postoperative care for breast cancer. In: Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Rehabilitation. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. The day of your operation. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/breast-cancer-surgery/day-of-operation. Accessed Aug. 27, 2026. Klimberg VS, et al., eds. Breast reconstruction. In: Bland and Copeland's The Breast: Comprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. After your operation, your recovery, and discharge. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/breast-cancer-surgery/after-your-operation. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. Your surgical drain. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/breast-cancer-surgery/after-your-operation/your-surgical-drain. Accessed Aug. 19, 2026. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction. Accessed Aug. 28, 2026. What results should I expect after breast reconstruction? American Society of Plastic Surgeons. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reconstruction/results. Accessed Aug. 28, 2026. Breast cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=1&id=1419. Accessed Aug. 27, 2026. Johnson HM, et al. Oncolactation for patients with breast cancer: Executive summary from the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025; doi:10.1245/s10434-025-17742-7. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. 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