Meredith Collins, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in breast surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. She serves as chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans. Dr. Collins focuses on breast reconstruction for cancer patients, cosmetic breast procedures and pediatric breast surgery. She has advanced training in microsurgical breast reconstruction, including DIEP and PAP flaps, as well as implant-based and oncoplastic techniques. She is recognized nationally for her expertise in aesthetic breast reconstruction and is dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care.

Christopher Babycos, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. He specializes in craniofacial and cosmetic surgery, including aesthetic, breast and reconstructive procedures. Board-certified in both surgery and plastic surgery, Dr. Babycos brings advanced expertise in complex reconstruction as well as cosmetic enhancements. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1995 and is recognized for providing individualized, patient-centered care.

Michael Friel, MD, is director of pediatric plastic surgery at Ochsner Children’s Hospital. He is a national authority in cleft lip and palate care and leads Ochsner’s comprehensive craniofacial and cleft team. Dr. Friel specializes in pediatric plastic surgery, including congenital and post-traumatic reconstruction, congenital hand surgery and adolescent breast surgery. Board-certified in surgery, plastic surgery and hand surgery, he is recognized for his expertise in caring for infants, children and adolescents with complex conditions.

Alejandro Gimenez, MD, is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. He specializes in breast reconstruction, lymphedema surgery, limb salvage, and aesthetic procedures for the face and body. Dr. Gimenez has advanced training in microsurgical breast reconstruction, including DIEP, PAP, and LAP flaps, as well as implant-based and oncoplastic techniques. He is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care and helping patients achieve natural results that restore confidence.

Adam Hauch, MD, MBA, FACS, is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Ochsner Health. He has advanced expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, performing a wide range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Dr. Hauch also specializes in complex reconstruction for patients with defects caused by cancer, trauma or infection, including breast reconstruction and limb salvage. He is dedicated to restoring form and function while providing results that help patients heal both physically and emotionally.

Idorenyin Ndem, MD, is a pediatric plastic surgeon at Ochsner Health. She provides care for a wide range of plastic surgery needs in children, with particular expertise in comprehensive cleft care, orthognathic surgery, complex craniofacial anomalies and craniofacial trauma reconstruction.

Christopher Smith, DO, is a reconstructive plastic surgeon at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center with a focus on breast cancer reconstruction. He is double board-certified in surgery and plastic surgery and has advanced expertise in microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction, including DIEP, PAP, TDAP and GAP flaps. Dr. Smith also performs complex reconstruction for cancer-related defects and limb-salvage procedures for trauma or chronic infection. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 2022 and is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Shoichiro Tanaka, MD, MPH, is a plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon at Ochsner Health. He specializes in aesthetic surgery, complex hand and wrist procedures, peripheral nerve surgery, and head-to-toe reconstruction for patients recovering from cancer, trauma or infection. Board-certified in surgery and plastic surgery with subspecialty certification in hand surgery, Dr. Tanaka offers advanced expertise in both reconstructive and cosmetic care. He is committed to providing individualized, patient-centered treatment that restores function and enhances quality of life.

Megan Procido Hamblin, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Ochsner Health. She has been practicing at Ochsner since 2013 and works alongside Dr. Christopher Smith. Hamblin also holds a certificate of added qualification in emergency medicine and is licensed to practice in Louisiana. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants.

Alexia Tadros, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in plastic surgery at Ochsner Health. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans in 2025. Tadros is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Monica Nguyen, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Ochsner Health. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Xavier University of Louisiana in 2022. Nguyen is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Anila Johnkutty, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in plastic surgery at Ochsner Health. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2014. Johnkutty is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to her patients.