Armen Kasabian, MD - Friedman Center

Dr. Armen Kasabian brings a wealth of knowledge and surgical experience to the Friedman Center. A board-certified plastic surgeon, he specializes in microsurgery and other cutting-edge techniques for breast reconstruction. Dr. Kasabian is also a leader and mentor at Northwell Health, the Friedman Center’s health system partner.

Dr. Kasabian loves his work; he finds great joy in the positive impact he can make on a patient’s life. Particularly drawn to large, complex cases, he provides keen analysis of a patient’s individual situation and then helps her make choices that are the best match for her needs.

Dr. Kasabian also uses his skills to help those in need. He volunteers with Healing the Children and Medical Missions for Children, organizations which provide children all over the world with much-needed medical care. He is fluent in Armenian as well as English.

As System Chief of Plastic Surgery and Associate Chair of Surgery at Northwell Health, Dr. Kasbian is proud of Northwell’s commitment to help patients get the surgery they need, regardless of their insurance or ability to pay.

He also serves as the Program Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he is training the next generation of compassionate, patient-centric physicians.

“Dr. Kasabian is amazing in EVERY WAY!! His attention to detail is unsurpassed. He truly takes pride in his work.”

Education

Fellowship in Microsurgery, New York University School of Medicine
Residency and Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine
Residency and Chief Resident in General Surgery, New York University School of Medicine
MD, Cornell University Medical College
BS in Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS in Life Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Honors & Awards

Newsday’s Top Doctors on Long Island
Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at New York University—Man of the Decade Award, Attending of the Year Award, Certificate of Appreciation, and Best Clinical Paper
New York Regional Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Third Prize for presentation of “Salvage of Amputation Stumps with Microvascular Free Flaps”

Publications

Affiliations

Glen Cove Hospital
Huntington Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Northern Westchester Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Phelps Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital
Southside Hospital
Syosset Hospital

Insurance

Dr. Kasabian accepts a wide range of insurance plans: view the current list of accepted insurance on the Northwell Health website. We also recommend that you contact us directly with any questions regarding your coverage.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Maria Ametrano

Maria has been assisting Dr. Kasabian with preoperative and postoperative patient care since 2015. Although she finds working in the operating room very rewarding, she also loves speaking with and listening to patients and their families. Maria is the Friedman Center’s resident specialist in 3-D nipple areola tattooing for breast reconstruction. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and quality time with her family.

SURGICAL COORDINATOR

Dea Busti-Burglia

Dea is Surgical Coordinator “extraordinaire” to Dr. Kasabian, whom she has worked with since 2014. She strives to make each patient’s experience positive by providing them with personal attention from their first appointment to their last. When she’s not at work making patients’ lives a little better, she’s putting the same level of care and attention into her farm to table cooking and spending time with her family.

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Janet’s expert business acumen, strong commitment to women, and deeply personal experience with oncologic breast surgery and reconstruction has shaped the trajectory of her life and career. In her role at the Friedman Center, Janet is responsible for leading and coordinating program development, patient education and empowerment, public event planning, fundraising initiatives, community outreach, and more.

She strives to ensure every patient is aware of the many resources, support services, and benefits available to them, and she serves as a liason between patients, physicians, and the Northwell Health system.

As someone with a long family history of genetic breast and ovarian cancer, Janet can readily identify with the needs of the patient. She strives to offer a high level of service to all women who have been affected by breast cancer.

Janet aims to make the Friedman Center a place where women have an exceptional experience—warm, comfortable, nurturing, and inviting—and feel empowered to make informed decisions about their reconstructive procedures.

She also devotes her personal time to humanitarian and philanthropic efforts, including the fight against breast and ovarian cancer. As a national volunteer for many years, she has provided education, awareness, and advocacy for nonprofit cancer-related organization.

Janet is a compassionate individual who has dedicated countless hours to help countless women through the challenging journey of breast cancer and breast reconstruction. She plays a pivotal role in creating a positive experience for every patient and is proud to continue her lifelong work in support of women’s issues here at the Friedman Center.

About Us

Our Physicians

Mark L. Smith, MD, FACS

Armen K. Kasabian, MD

Lyle Leipziger, MD, FACS

Elizabeth Sieczka, MD

Neil Tanna, MD, MBA

Adam Perry, MD

Victor A. Moon, MD, FACS

Denis Knobel, MD

Breast Cancer Treatment

Lymphatic Surgery

Breast Reconstruction

Abdominal Natural Tissue (Flap)

Alternative Natural Tissue (Flap)

Implant Procedures

Revisions & Enhancements

DIEP Flap Procedure: Advanced Natural Tissue Reconstruction

Prep & Recovery

Support Center

Patient Forms & Resources