Dr. Maakan Taghizadeh, MD

I had a very negative experience with this doctor. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 22 so after my mastectomy, I chose to have immediate reconstruction, the mastectomy and tissue expanders were fine. Everything went downhill when I chose to have implants and how I wanted them to be closest to my original size as much as possible (I was a 40C), I tried to ask him about my options for implants and he was dismissive and told me “we won’t talk about that right now” and went on to reassure me that I will be satisfied with my outcome. In almost every appointment with him he also kept suggesting strongly to a fat grafting surgery to enhance my breasts and make them look more natural with the implants, which I thought was a good idea. However, we never had an appointment to even choose or discuss my type of implants or anything. All of our appointments were literally 5 minutes or less and he seemed to be all over the place in almost every single one and I lived like 40 minutes from him.… He just kept telling me that he will order the implants and that’s it. After my surgery, I noticed that my implants were way smaller than the tissue expander size which was rather disappointing. I couldn’t understand why because the tissue expanders were the perfect size. I also have a ton of rippling and the implants themselves don’t feel natural AT ALL! I asked him for saline and he went ahead and put silicone implants (he didn’t even tell me, he a nurse just give me an card with the type of implant it was and even then I had to ask his secretary if they were saline or silicone) and they literally feel like tennis balls. Hard asf with no movement or cleavage. During our post op appointment he tells me that the next appointment (which was in 2 weeks) that we will discuss the fat grafting surgery. Two weeks comes and he all of a sudden tells me that there will be a “delay for the next surgery because of my insurance” and that I may have to go to someone else for the surgery which sounded odd to me. So I asked the front desk person why he said that and she tells me he’s leaving the practice and can’t do my surgery because of my insurance!!! Who up and leaves a practice out of nowhere, especially after the results that are from my surgery! I doubt that the leaving of the practice just miraculously happened during those two weeks, it was probably in the works which I wish I knew about because I feel like this was a waste of time. My implants are extremely small, uneven, and hard. They then told me after a month, to see if he can definitively complete the next surgery or not, at that point I really didn’t want to go to him anymore so I went to find a new surgeon. Now I’m waiting on the fat grafting surgery to be approved and they also have to switch the implants to make them feel more natural as well. I’m really hoping I get approved because I’m not satisfied with my results at all. Im a 23 year old breast cancer survivor and it’s extremely upsetting that I may have to live the rest of my life like this. I wouldn’t go to this doctor!! Completely all over the place, unprofessional, not thorough, and dismissive. Just awful.

Dr. Taghizadeh is a gifted magician with a genuine, comforting nature! He is so knowledgeable and he walks you through the experience step by step. He’s so wise and humble! His artistic approach to reconstructing my lifeless breasts was remarkable! I was suffering for many years from neck back and shoulder pain. The weight of my breasts were causing migraines and continuous jolting pain that required me to constantly use a heating pad daily while suffering from excruciating pain in silence. I feel like a brand new woman and I now feel free to pursue my endeavors with more confidence and courage! All of Dr. Tag’s staff is exceptional as well and they are always friendly and reassuring. They’re truly a dream team! My one on one experience with Ann, Karen and Dr. Tag reaffirmed my faith in human concern and decency. They went above and beyond to ensure that my pre op and post op care was effortlessly maintained. I personally suffer from excessive scarring on my chest and I previously… would hyper fixate on my scarring. I was constantly reassured that I looked fantastic and to my surprise the way the surgery was performed eliminated a considerable amount of the appearance of scarring! My results are honestly like a well crafted masterpiece! The hospital staff at St. Agnes was also extremely caring and efficient! I have never been so pampered and nurtured in my life! I mattered to each and every one of them throughout the process! From registration, to the amazing nursing staff, to the thorough anesthesiology team, and the phenomenal nurse who took care of me in the recovery area directly after my surgery, I was seen as a top priority! I mattered! My breast reduction surgery performed by Dr. Taghizadeh was the most physically and emotionally fulfilling and extraordinary medical experience I’ve ever had in my life! Thank you for giving me a fresh start and a renewed confidence! I’m truly appreciative!

I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Taghizadeh for an injectable augmentation on my nose, otherwise known as a non-surgical rhinoplasty. I had a rhinoplasty nearly two years ago, and had some minor imperfections that I wanted tweak (since I am a perfectionist and have a keen eye for any aesthetic imperfections, especially on my face since I see myself in the mirror everyday!). Dr. Taghizadeh listened very closely to the desired outcome I was looking for regarding my nose and he hit the nail on the head with his "work"! I couldn't be more happy with my nose and finally have the "final product" I've been yearning for all along! Alongside that, Dr. Taghizadeh has an excellent bedside manner and isn't a typical doctor that talks and interacts with their patients like a robot, he's very 'normal' and easy to talk to and has a good sense of humor! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Taghizadeh and his team to anyone looking for a cosmetic consultation for injectables! Staff is also very nice,… helpful and friendly; and will respond to inquiry e-mails promptly.