As promised, season five presents our listeners with interviews from experts and shares with you all your options for breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy. In this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast the expert we interview is Dr. Arvind Gowda who collaborates with a team of surgeons at Southwest Breast and Aesthetics in Phoenix, Arizona.

One of our goals on the podcast is to provide access to care, no matter who you choose for your breast surgery. When you dial down to autologous reconstruction, using the patients own tissue, it becomes important to research the background, skill, and collaborative team effort of the microsurgeon you choose. Patients frequently must travel to find a microsurgeon, so it is our honor to provide this interview with Dr. Gowda for your consideration.

Dr. Arvind Gowda tells us about his interest, training, and fellowship in microsurgery for the listeners. He shares with us the names of his colleagues at Southwest Breast and Aesthetics. Dr. Gowda describes the importance of the co-surgeon model and how he and his team work together to optimize patient outcomes and improve the experience for the patient and the surgeon.

Dr. Gowda talks about the role of PAs (Physician Assistants) both in and out of the operating room at his practice. PAs play an integral role in the OR but also in clinic and for patient follow up. The ability to reach out to the PA when the surgeon is with a patient in the OR helps facilitate communication for patients.

Dr. speaks of the importance of patients assessing their goals to have a truly shared decision-making conversation with them regarding their choice in breast reconstruction and breast surgery.

Dr. Gowda shares his morning routine as well as one of his favorite workouts plans to maintain his health and stay strong for his patients.

Connect with Dr. Gowda through his practice on these platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southwestbreast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWBreast