Dr. Sylvia Alicia Reyes is committed to helping women face breast cancer diagnosis by providing an exceptional quality of care. A board-certified breast surgeon, she specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomies, and hidden scar procedures.

A first-generation Latino-American, a young Dr. Reyes often acted as translator for her family in medical settings. Through those experiences, she was drawn to medicine, driven to provide patients not only exceptional care but also reassurance. She considers it a privilege to help women through the challenges of breast cancer diagnosis.

Dr. Reyes brings a collaborative spirit to meet all the needs of her patients. Northwell Health’s integrated network allows her to give patients a personalized experience that addresses all of their needs.

Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Dr. Reyes has long focused on health equity research and community education. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

Dr. Reyes is the Director of Breast Services DEI programs at Northwell Health and the Co-Director of the NSABP Accreditation program at LIJ/Northshore. She is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

“Dr. Reyes is incredible! She was so thorough, direct, and reassuring. I feel lucky to have seen her. Definitely recommend, she knows her stuff!”

Education

  • Fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Clinical Research Fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Chief Surgical Resident, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Internship and Residency in Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • MBS in Biomedical Science, Rutgers University School of Graduate Studies
  • MD, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • BS in Biochemistry and English Literature, Stony Brook University

Honors & Awards

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School—Golden Apple Award nominee
  • Susan G. Komen and American Association of Cancer Research—Scholar-in-Training Award for Clinical Research
  • Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting—Top-scoring Poster
  • Publications

  • Invited Lectures & Presentations

  • Affiliations

  • Insurance

  • Locations

Physician Assistant

Cindy Medrano

Cindy takes great pride in assisting Dr. Reyes in surgeries. She also plays a supporting role in the office to provide patient care and understands that meeting a patient right after receiving their diagnosis can be a very emotional time. She makes every effort to establish a personal connection with her patients to ensure an open line of communication throughout their journey. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys reading, running, and spending time outdoors.
Surgical Coordinator

Kahre Sandoval

Kahre’s main focus is meeting the needs of her patients when it comes to scheduling appointments, obtaining medical records, and coordinating surgeries. She loves to help others and demonstrates empathy and compassion to all of her patients to help them feel comfortable from the time of their first visit. She loves spending time with her two daughters and enjoys cooking and dancing.