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Dr. Anita Kulkarni is a plastic & reconstructive surgeon with a special interest in breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. Dr. Kulkarni holds a special place in my life because after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, she partnered with my breast surgeon, Dr. Pamela Wright, to perform my mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.   She joined me on Ever Better for a discussion that included:   Tips for someone who is newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Above all...don't panic!  Practices for quicker recovery and a healthier lifestyle Why she chose to be a plastic surgeon and her first breast cancer patients at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer center. The rarity of female plastic surgeons.  Growing up as the child of immigrants who emphasized education and learning a profession.  Dr. Kulkarni's other specialty, "the mommy makeover." Fitting workouts with her husband into her busy schedule. Studying the Bhagavad Gita and mindfulness practices from the Hindu religion. About Dr. Anita Kulkarni  Dr. Ku