Dr. Richard Kendrick Slate, MD is a Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgeon - General practicing in West Hollywood, CA
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| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Medicine | Medical Degree | 1981 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Not Specified |
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Years In Practice: 39 (started in 1986)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
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“Beyond brilliant; totally dedicated”
Dr. Slate operated on me 10 years ago. I had a recurrence of breast cancer and had undergone radiation therapy ten years before. He spent over three hours with my husband and me discussing options and outcomes. Implants were not a great option as they tend to harden in a person who has radiated tissue. We decided to have him perform a very complex procedure: a free tram flap reconstruction, requiring over 12 hours of surgery. The general surgeon first performed the mastectomy with Dr. Slate in t...Original review on DoctorsDig.com
Dr Slate performed a bilateral mastectomy last year. One breast had cancer the other was removed prophylactically. The scars, particularly the scar on the breast that had no cancer are so large after the surgery that they almost go under my arm. this causes me pain and iratation every day. I have many friends in my group that have had implants after mastectomy and have little or no scar. Dr Slate tried to fix one of the scars but made it worse then blamed my surgeon for the original problem. I n...
“unhappy patient”
Dr Slate performed a bilateral mastectomy last year. One breast had cancer the other was removed prophylactically. The scars, particularly the scar on the breast that had no cancer are so large after the surgery that they almost go under my arm. this causes me pain and iratation every day. I have many friends in my group that have had implants after mastectomy and have little or no scar. Dr Slate tried to fix one of the scars but made it worse then blamed my surgeon for the original problem. I n...Original review on DoctorsDig.com
First, I don't by any means wish to criticize the post below that is critical of Dr. Slate but he is a reconstruction surgeon, he does not perform mastectomies as the post claims and the surgical scars would have been caused by the general surgeon not by Dr. Slate as his involvement/specialty is only the reconstruction phase of breast surgery. So am very much at a loss to understand the post below. With that said, Dr. Slate treated my wife for reconstruction after a double mastectomy. His wo...
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. SLATE”
First, I don't by any means wish to criticize the post below that is critical of Dr. Slate but he is a reconstruction surgeon, he does not perform mastectomies as the post claims and the surgical scars would have been caused by the general surgeon not by Dr. Slate as his involvement/specialty is only the reconstruction phase of breast surgery. So am very much at a loss to understand the post below.
With that said, Dr. Slate treated my wife for reconstruction after a double mastectomy. His wo...Original review on DoctorsDig.com
Dr. Slate is the best surgeon. He literally saved not just my breasts, but my life. I am forever grateful to have found such an experienced and caring doctor. He was always there for me when I needed to see him right away, and really understood what I was going through. Anyone would be lucky to have such a wonderful doctor.
“Head of Breast Reconstruction,Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles”
Dr. Slate is the best surgeon. He literally saved not just my breasts, but my life. I am forever grateful to have found such an experienced and caring doctor. He was always there for me when I needed to see him right away, and really understood what I was going through. Anyone would be lucky to have such a wonderful doctor.Original review on DoctorsDig.com
Comment - “ Beyond brilliant; totally dedicated ”
Dr. Slate operated on me 10 years ago. I had a recurrence of breast cancer and had undergone radiation therapy ten years before. He spent over three hours with my husband and me discussing options and outcomes. Implants were not a great option as they tend to harden in a person who has radiated tissue. We decided to have him perform a very complex procedure: a free tram flap reconstruction, requiring over 12 hours of surgery. The general surgeon first performed the mastectomy with Dr. Slate in t...