Natural, Insurance-Covered Breast Reconstruction by The DIEP Group — Performed at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany
The DIEP Group: Redefining Breast Reconstruction Across Upstate New York
For women throughout Upstate New York — from Albany to Utica to Poughkeepsie — finding advanced, natural options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has historically been difficult.
Most hospitals in the region offer only implant-based reconstruction, leaving patients without access to modern microsurgical techniques.
That’s why The DIEP Group was formed — a team of board-certified, fellowship-trained microsurgeons who perform DIEP flap breast reconstruction at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, providing life-changing, insurance-covered, natural-tissue reconstruction to women across the Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley, and beyond.
What Is DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction?
The DIEP flap (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator flap) is the most advanced method of breast reconstruction available today. It uses your own skin and fat from the lower abdomen — not implants — to rebuild a natural, warm, and soft breast.
Unlike older methods, the abdominal muscles remain intact, allowing a faster recovery and preserving core strength.
Benefits of DIEP Flap Reconstruction
- Natural Look and Feel – Your own tissue, not silicone or saline.
- Permanent Result – No future implant exchanges or maintenance.
- Safe After Radiation – Replaces damaged or scarred skin.
- Abdominal Contouring Bonus – A flatter, smoother abdomen.
- Covered by Insurance – Guaranteed under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA).
“After multiple failed implant surgeries, The DIEP Group finally gave me a natural, permanent result. I feel like myself again.”
— Patient, Saratoga Springs, NY
Why Upstate NY Patients Choose The DIEP Group
Accessibility
St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany serves as a regional hub for advanced microsurgical reconstruction. Women from Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, Amsterdam, Utica, and Poughkeepsie travel here for world-class, insurance-covered surgery.
Expertise
- Over 200 DIEP flap procedures performed annually
- One of the only teams in all of Upstate New York performing high-volume DIEP flap microsurgery
- Specialists in implant removal, radiation correction, and revision reconstruction
Trust
- Board-certified plastic surgeons trained in complex microsurgery
- Hundreds of verified 5-star patient reviews
- Close collaboration with oncologists and breast surgeons across the region
Insurance Coverage Across Upstate New York
DIEP flap breast reconstruction is fully covered by insurance — not just after mastectomy, but at any time, even years later. Whether you’re having your first reconstruction or replacing failed implants, our team ensures your procedure is preauthorized and covered.
Major Insurance Providers Commonly Accepted
- CDPHP
- MVP Health Care
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- BlueCross BlueShield of NENY
- Excellus BCBS
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
(We do not participate with Medicaid, Medicare, Fidelis, MassHealth, or Tricare.)
“The insurance approval process was seamless — The DIEP Group handled everything.”
— Patient, Troy, NY
Where We Serve
The DIEP Group provides care to women throughout Upstate New York, including:
- Capital Region: Albany, Colonie, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs
- Mohawk Valley: Amsterdam, Utica, Rome, New Hartford
- Hudson Valley: Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Kingston, Hyde Park
All surgeries are performed at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, with most patients staying two days and returning home comfortably the next morning after surgery.
Why Choose The DIEP Group
Experience
With over 200 DIEP flap procedures per year, our surgeons are among the most experienced in the Northeast.
Excellence
We specialize in the full spectrum of breast reconstruction — from first-time DIEP flaps to revisions of failed implant surgeries and reconstruction after radiation.
Empathy
Our patients consistently describe our team as compassionate, patient-focused, and detail-oriented. We’re with you from consultation to full recovery.
“I drove from Utica for surgery, and it was worth every mile. The team is incredible — kind, skilled, and truly life-changing.”
— Patient, Utica, NY
Our Upstate New York Locations
Explore detailed information for your area:
- Albany, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Colonie, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Schenectady, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Troy, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Clifton Park, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Saratoga Springs, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Amsterdam, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Utica, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Poughkeepsie, NY – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Schedule Your Consultation
If you live anywhere in Upstate New York and are looking for a natural, insurance-covered option for breast reconstruction after mastectomy or implant failure, The DIEP Group can help.
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Surgeries performed at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany
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