“I’m honored by every patient who trusts me with their care. It’s an extraordinary responsibility.”

Original Breast Cancer Contributions in Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Response to Reply: A Simplified Cost-Utility Analysis of Inpatient Flap Monitoring after Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and Implications for Hospital Length of Stay
• A Simplified Cost Utility Analysis of Inpatient Flap Monitoring After Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and Implications for Hospital Length of Stay
• Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction in Plastic Surgery: A Nationwide Analysis
• Author Reply to Letter to the Editor on “Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks with Single-Dose Liposomal Bupivacaine in Conjunction with a Nonnarcotic Pain Regimen Help Reduce Length of Stay Following Abdominally Based Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction”
• Considerations for Clinicians in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Recommendations from an Expert Panel: Part 2: Preventive and Therapeutic Options
• Considerations for Clinicians in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Expert ASBrS Panel : Part 1: Definitions, Assessments, Education, and Future Directions.
• Defining the Role of Free Flaps in Partial Breast Reconstruction
• Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks with Single-Dose Liposomal Bupivacaine in Conjunction with a Nonnarcotic Pain Regimen Help Reduce Length of Stay following Abdominally Based Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
• The 5th World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery-Recent Updates in Lymphedema Surgery and Setting Up of a Global Knowledge Exchange Platform
• Modern Perforator Flap Imaging with High-Resolution Blood Pool MR Angiography
• Factors Influencing Incidence and Type of Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction in an Urban Multidisciplinary Cancer Center
• Reverse Lymphatic Mapping: A New Technique for Maximizing Safety in Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer
• Conjoint Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps: Case Series of Two Patients with Subfascial Communication of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Vein
• The Efficacy of Simultaneous Breast Reconstruction and Contralateral Balancing Procedures in Reducing the Need for Second Stage Operations
• The Use of Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Vascularized Groin Lymph Node Transfer: An Anatomic Study
• Revision of Wise Pattern Breast Reduction with Vertical Procedures
• Bilateral Breast Reconstruction from a Single Hemiabdomen Using Angiosome-Based Flap Design
• Comparison of Irradiated Versus Nonirradiated DIEP Flaps in Patients Undergoing Immediate Bilateral DIEP Reconstruction with Unilateral Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy (PMRT)
• Bilobed Flap for Axillary Reconstruction
• Immediate Breast Reconstruction with the TRAM Flap after Neoadjuvant Therapy
• Reduction Mammoplasty: Its Role in Breast Conservation Surgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
• Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Patients with Locally Advanced Disease

Other Breast Cancer Related Invited Contributions

• Differential Lymph Node Mapping (chapter in Lymphedema: Complete Medical and Surgical Management)
• Reverse Lymphatic Mapping in Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer (chapter in Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery)
• Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Thoracodorsal Axis (chapter in Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery)
• Surgical Treatment of Postmastectomy Lymphedema [Chapter 63 in the textbook: Operative Plastic Surgery]
• Immediate Breast Reconstruction with the Free TRAM Flap

International & National

Lymph Node Transfer and Liposuction for Secondary Lymphedema. American Society of Breast Surgeons, Lymphatic Surgery Course (Dallas, TX, 2019)

ERAS for Implant Based Reconstruction. Invited Speaker, Breast Reconstruction Panel, ASAPS Annual Meeting. (New Orleans, LA, 2019)

Surgical Techniques for the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema: Including; Lymphatic Mapping, LYMPHA, ARM, LN Transfer Course with Cadaver Lab. ASBrS Lymphatic Course. (Dallas, TX, 2019)

Lymphatic Surgery for Lymphedema. American College of Phlebology Meeting. (Nashville, TN, 2018)

Making Breast Reconstruction Great Again: How to show the value of a breast reconstruction program to the Hospital. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting (Chicago, IL, 2018)

Planning the Donor Site in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. London Breast Meeting. (London, UK, 2018)

Fast Track Autologous Breast Reconstruction. London Breast Meeting. (London, UK, 2018)

Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction. London Breast Meeting (London, UK, 2018)

Managing the Ptotic Nipple in Breast Reconstruction. ASPS 2018 (Chicago, IL, 2018)

Optimizing Aesthetics in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction. ASPS 2018 (Chicago, IL, 2018)

Shaping the DIEP flap in Delayed Breast Reconstruction. London Breast Meeting. (London, UK, 2018)

Axillary Lymph Node Transfer for Lymphedema. Invited Speaker, Chicago Breast and Lymphatic Symposium. (Chicago, IL, 2018)

After the Operation: Post-Operative Protocols and Long Term Follow Up for Lymphedema Surgery. Invited Panelist, ASRM  Annual Meeting. (Phoenix, AX, 2018)

So you want to set up a lymphedema practice?  Invited Moderator, ASRM  Annual Meeting. (Phoenix, AZ, 2018)

Axillary/Lateral Thoracic Lymph Node Transfer. Invited Speaker, ASRM Lymphatic Surgery Symposium: A Collaboration with WSRM and ASLS: VLNT. (Phoenix, AZ, 2018)

Overview of  Indications and Surgery for Lymphedema. Invited Speaker, Third Italian National Congress on Phlebology, Lymphology and Rehabilitation. (Pavia, Italy, 2017)

Surgery for Lymphedema: LYMPHA and Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Invited Course Speaker, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. (Orlando, FL, 2017)

Two-Day Hospital Stay for DIEP Flap Reconstruction: How and Why I Do It. Invited Speaker, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Biannual Meeting. (Seoul, Korea, 2017)

Tumor Board. Invited Panelist, American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting. (Las Vegas, NV, 2017)

Immediate vs Delayed Breast Reconstruction: Considerations and Outcomes. Invited Lecture, American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting. (Las Vegas, NV, 2017)

Lymphedema Consensus Panel. Invited Panelist, American Society of Breast  Surgeons Annual Meeting. (Las Vegas, NV, 2017)

Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Techniques. Session Moderator, World Symposium on Lymphedema Surgery. (Barcelona, Spain, 2017)

Lymphedema Surgery Abstract Session. Moderator, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. (Kona, Hawaii, 2017)

Live Surgery Demonstration: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Invited Speaker and Operating Surgeon, World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. (Taipei, Taiwan, 2016)

Lymphatic Surgery: Which Operation for Whom. Invited Panelist, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. (Scottsdale, AZ, 2016)

Decision Making in Lymphatic Surgery. Invited Panelist, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. (Scottsdale, AZ, 2016)

Current Treatments of Lymphedema. Panel Moderator and Presenter, 2015 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. (Chicago, IL, 2015)

Do You Want to Start a Lymphedema Program? Panelist, 2015 Chicago Breast and Lymphedema Symposium. (Chicago, IL, 2015)

Complications of Lymph Node Transfer: What They Are and How to Avoid Them. Panel Moderator, 2015 Chicago Breast and Lymphedema Symposium. (Chicago, IL, 2015)

Expert Panel on Lymphatic Surgery. American Society for Lymphatic Surgery Session, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. (Paradise Island, Bahamas, 2015)

Panel: Decision Making in Lymphatic Surgery. Invited Presenter/Moderator, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. (Paradise Island, Bahamas, 2015)

Cadaver Dissection: Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap with Vascularized Lymph Nodes.  University of Pennsylvania International Cadaver Course on Lymphatic Surgery. (Philadelphia, PA, 2014)

Overview of Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Invited presenter and panel moderator, Chicago Breast and Lymphedema Symposium. (Chicago, IL, 2014)

Panel: American Society for Lymphatic Surgery. Moderator and Presenter, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. (Kauai, HI, 2014)

Microsurgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Invited Discussant with David Chang, MD, American Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. (New Orleans, LA, 2013)

Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer in the Treatment of Lymphedema. Invited presenter, Lymphatic Research Foundation Livestream Symposium. (New York, NY, 2013)

Live Surgery Demonstration: Vascularized Axillary Lymph Node Transfer to the Lower Extremity using Reverse Lymphatic Mapping. Operating surgeon, International Symposium on Lymphedema Surgery. (Taipei, Taiwan, 2013)

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. Invited International Faculty and Speaker, Buenos Aires Society of Plastic Surgery Symposium. (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2007)

Advances in Breast Reconstruction. Invited International Faculty and Speaker, Buenos Aires Society of Plastic Surgery Symposium. (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2007)

Regional & Local

Breast Reconstruction Papers. Session Moderator. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. (Sept 2020 – Virtual).

Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. (Bronx, NY, 2019)

My Breast Decisions: Mastectomy and Reconstruction. LIJ Hospital. (Long Island, NY, 2019)

Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Event Organizer, Moderator, and Speaker, Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Event, North Shore-LIJ Campus. (Long Island, NY, 2018)

Partial Breast Reconstruction. Event Organizer, Moderator, and Speaker, Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Event, North Shore-LIJ Campus. (Long Island, NY, 2018)

Breast Reconstruction Options. Invited Speaker, CancerCare. (New York, NY, 2018)

Lymphatic Reconstruction. Lenox Hill Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. (New York, NY, 2018)

Lymphatic Reconstruction in Upper Extremity Lymphedema. Huntington Hospital Breast Tumor Board. (Long Island, NY, 2018)

Breast Reconstruction Options. Invited Speaker, Sisters of Greater Long Island. (Long Island, NY, 2018)

Breast Reconstruction Options. Invited Speaker, SHARE Cancer Support. (Long Island, NY, 2018)

Lymphedema Panel. Invited Speaker, NYU Breast Reconstruction Course. (New York, NY, 2018)

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Event. Organizer, Moderator, Speaker at Northwell Health. (Long Island, NY, 2017)

Partial Breast Reconstruction Using TDAPs and Free Flaps. Invited Speaker, NYU Comprehensive Reconstructive Microsurgery: Tips, Tricks, and Videos. (New York, NY, 2017)

Lymphedema: Decision Making for Best Treatment Options. Invited Speaker, NYU Comprehensive Reconstructive Microsurgery: Tips, Tricks, and Videos. (New York, NY, 2017)

Enhanced Recovery for DIEP Flaps – The Evidence for 2-day Hospital Stay. Invited Speaker, NYU Comprehensive Reconstructive Microsurgery: Tips, Tricks, and Videos. (New York, NY, 2017)

Breast Reconstruction. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY, 2017)

Torso and Thigh Flaps. Instructor/Prosector for Northwell Health Plastic Surgery Bioskills Cadaver Lab. (Long Island, NY, 2017)

Lymphedema: Overview and Surgical Treatment. Northwell Health Cancer Rehabilitation Committee. (Long Island, NY, 2017)

Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer and LYMPHA. Invited Speaker, NYU Comprehensive Reconstructive Microsurgery: Tips, Tricks, and Videos. (New York, NY, 2017)

Lymphedema Update. Northwell Health Breast Cancer Update. (Manhassett, NY, 2017)

Surgical Treatment for Cancer-related Lymphedema of the Upper Extremity. Northwell Prospective Tumor Board presentation to MD Anderson Cancer Center group. (Long Island, NY, 2016)

Partial Breast Reconstruction. Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day event, Northwell Health System. (Long Island, NY, 2016)

How I  Select the Donor Lymph Glands and Prevent Donor Site Morbidity. NYU Symposium: Breast Reconstruction State of the Art 2016: Surgery to Treat Upper Extremity Lymphedema. (New York, NY, 2016)

Live Surgery Demonstration: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Invited Operating Surgeon,  NYU Symposium: Reconstructive Microsurgery – The Future is Today. (New York, NY, 2015)

Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer: An Evolving Treatment for Post-Surgical Lymphedema. Mount Sinai Medical Center Surgery Grand Rounds (New York, NY, 2014)

Challenging Problems in Lymphedema. Invited presentation for the panel “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe: Challenging Problems in Lymphedema, Burns, and Wounds” with Joseph Dayan, MD, Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. (Providence, RI, 2014)

Oncoplastic Reconstruction. Invited presentation with Joseph Dayan, MD, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Montefiore Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2013)

Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer in the Treatment of Lymphedema. Invited presentation with Joseph Dayan, MD, Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Received President’s Award for Best Presentation by a member. (Washington, DC, 2013)

Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Invited presentation with Joseph Dayan, MD, Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. (New York, NY, 2012)

Advances in Oncoplastic Surgery. Invited Speaker, New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. (New York, NY, 2011)

Microsurgery. Surgery Grand Rounds, Beth Israel Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2010)

A DIEP Conversation – Overview of operative room preparation for microvascular breast reconstruction. Nursing Grand Rounds, Beth Israel Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2010)

Breast Reconstruction – Are we there yet? Invited Faculty and Speaker, Management of Breast Diseases 2010 Symposium, Beth Israel Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2010)

Arthur G. Ship Lecture on Lymphedema Management. Surgery Grand Rounds, Beth Israel Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2009)

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction. Surgery Resident Teaching Conference, Beth Israel Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2008)

The Evolution of Breast Reconstruction. Invited Speaker, Annual Louis Venet Lecture, Beth Israel Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2007)

Breast Reconstruction. Radiology Combined Grand Rounds, Beth Israel Medical Center and St-Luke’s, Roosevelt Medical Center. (New York, NY, 2005)

Wound Healing, Flaps and Grafts. Invited Faculty and Speaker, Regional ABSITE Surgery Resident Review Course, St. Barnabas Medical Center. (Livingston, NJ, 2005)

Wound Healing, Flaps and Grafts. Invited Faculty and Speaker, Regional ABSITE Surgery Resident Review Course, Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY, 2002, 2003)

Breast Reconstruction. Continuum Cancer Centers of New York Breast Cancer Update for Primary Care Physicians, CME Course, Beth Israel Medical Center. (New York, NY, 1999)

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

Dr. Smith 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.

Dr. Smith sees patients at the following locations:

The Friedman Center for Breast and Lymphatic Surgery
600 Northern Blvd, Suite 310
Great Neck, NY 11021
Tel (516) 224-2350
Fax (516) 224-2390

Northwell Health Physician Partners Plastic Surgery at Huntington
224 Wall Street, Suite 201
Huntington, NY 11743
Tel (631) 760-2842
Fax (631) 470-7558