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Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: breast cancer, breast biopsy, lumpectomy, and more.

5 Columbus Circle 8th Floor
New York, NY 10019

(212) 664-9323

Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY specializing in general surgery. Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

45 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019

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5 Columbus Circle 8th Floor
New York, NY 10019

(212) 664-9323

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Today's mastectomies are generally "nipple-sparing and we do the reconstruction at the same time," said Dr. Alison Estabrook, chief of the Comprehensive Breast Center at Mount Sinai-Roosevelt...”—"Ashkenazi Women Confront New Breast Cancer Statistics", The Forward, October 2015

“In "Divided Lives,"Walsh focused in the end on the three women who agreed to be named: television journalist and former "60 Minutes"correspondent Meredith Vieira; symphony conductor Rachael Worby,...”—"Making whole a fragmented life", SFGATE, February 2012

“Dr. Alison Estabrook, the chief of the comprehensive breast center at St. Luke's-Roosevelt hospital in New York said surgeons had long been awaiting the results. "”—"Lymph Node Study Shakes Pillar of Breast Cancer Care (Published 2011)", New York Times, February 2011

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2013 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	51
cancer surgery	33
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1010
excision	55
lymph node procedures	22
open surgery	22
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	35
Hispanic	28
Asian	13
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	82
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2014 were breast procedures, excision, diagnostic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
breast procedures	76
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	955
excision	62
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
open surgery	31
plastic surgery procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	33
tissue transfer	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
women's imaging	34
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	741
Black	32
Hispanic	25
Asian	13
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	78
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2015 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	114
cancer surgery	38
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	977
excision	59
lymph node procedures	21
open surgery	21
plastic surgery procedures	21
reconstructive surgery	21
tissue transfer	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	76
women's imaging	76
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1464
Black	62
Hispanic	66
Asian	28
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	858
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	158
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2016 were breast procedures, excision, ultrasound (sonogram) and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	74
cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	917
excision	53
lymph node procedures	21
open surgery	21
plastic surgery procedures	31
reconstructive surgery	31
tissue transfer	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
women's imaging	42
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	32
Hispanic	29
Asian	11
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	74
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2017 were excision, breast procedures, open surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	43
cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	929
excision	64
lymph node procedures	21
open surgery	32
plastic surgery procedures	21
reconstructive surgery	21
tissue transfer	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	62
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2018 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	30
cancer surgery	30
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	882
excision	48
lymph node procedures	18
open surgery	18
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	38
Hispanic	25
Asian	12
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	61
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2019 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	37
cancer surgery	37
doctor visit	878
excision	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	39
Hispanic	28
Asian	14
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	61
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2020 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	46
cancer surgery	46
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	794
excision	65
lymph node procedures	19
open surgery	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	53
Hispanic	29
Asian	11
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	52
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY were breast procedures, excision, ultrasound (sonogram) and women's imaging.

aspiration	11
breast procedures	58
cancer surgery	34
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	917
excision	55
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
open surgery	23
plastic surgery procedures	23
reconstructive surgery	23
tissue transfer	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
women's imaging	42
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	775
Hispanic	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	32

**Age**
85 and over	78
75 to 84	341
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	452

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	44
Dementia	4

Education & Training

She has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Dilon Technologies, Inc.	$217 HEMOBLAST Bellows $217
NanoString Technologies, Inc.	$145 PROSIGNA ASSAY $145
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.	$77 BioZorb $77
TEI Biosciences Inc	$25 SurgiMend $25
DARA Biosciences, Inc.	$21 Gelclair $21
Other	$33 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $19	Spy $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$517

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Alison Estabrook, MD.

DARA Biosciences, Inc.

2014

$0.00

Physician Covered Recipient

None

Biography

Dr. Alison Estabrook's specialty is general surgery. Her clinical interests include surgical breast biopsy, breast cancer, and mastectomy (breast removal surgery). She is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.