A year ago, my world changed after early findings on a routine mammogram led to a diagnosis I never expected. I have always been diligent about annual screenings & for more than 20 years, had never received a suspicious result. However, because I live with Myasthenia Gravis, a rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease that makes me a lifelong neurology patient with monthly in-home nursing care, my situation was far more complex than most. Thankfully, catching it early gave us options, but the overwhelming & unanimous recommendation was still a double mastectomy, as my body likely would not have tolerated chemotherapy or radiation if the disease had progressed.
What should have been a time met with compassion and guidance quickly became exhausting and discouraging. My family was terrified, and navigating this unfamiliar territory felt impossible. My husband lovingly stood beside me through every oncology appointment reminding me I was beautiful no matter what, while my sister and sister-in-law accompanied me to countless plastic surgery consultations. After seeing five different surgeons across Arizona, each consultation costing hundreds of dollars, I left feeling more defeated each time. Many did not understand my disease, the complexity of needing inpatient surgery at my neuro hospital, or even what mattered most to me emotionally and aesthetically as a woman facing this journey.
Then came Dr. Pablo Prichard... TRULY a Godsend in my life.
From the moment I met him, everything changed. He spent THREE HOURS with me during my consultation. Three hours listening, educating, reassuring, and most importantly understanding not just my diagnosis, but ME. He understood Myasthenia Gravis. He understood the medical coordination required with my neurologists and hospital team. He was willing to collaborate with anyone necessary to make sure I was safe and cared for properly.
The compassion, patience, humility, and bedside manner of Dr. Prichard and his entire office team are almost impossible to put into words. In a world where healthcare can often feel rushed, transactional and impersonal, this experience felt like guardian angels had been placed in my path.
Based on his expertise, we proceeded with a two-part surgery (each surgery was 6 hours) involving a nipple-sparing double mastectomy with dermal matrix reconstruction. After seeing so many frightening outcomes and photos beforehand from other doctor's reconstructions, I had dreaded what my future would look like physically. The work Dr. Prichard performed is nothing short of perfection. His artistry, precision, and care gave me results I truly never imagined possible. More importantly, he gave me confidence, peace, and hope during one of the hardest seasons of my life.
There is a reason Dr. Pablo Prichard has the reputation and following he does. Including his recognition from his Peacock/NBC television show "Forever Young" which is a MUST WATCH! What amazed me most is how incredibly humble and genuine he remains despite all of it. You would never know the level of recognition he has by the way he treats his patients like each of us are his only patient!
I can never fully express the gratitude my family and I have for Dr. Prichard and his phenomenal team. They did not just take care of me surgically, they cared for me emotionally, personally, and wholeheartedly.
If you are looking for a surgeon with unmatched skill, compassion, brilliance, and humanity, I truly cannot recommend Dr. Pablo Prichard enough. He changed my life forever, and I will remain grateful for him for the rest of my life. read more