Dr. Neil Tanna

Dr. Neil Tanna is an exceptional surgeon and an even more exceptional person. From the moment I met Dr Tanna I was anxious and overwhelmed with my new diagnosis. He explained everything very clearly and I felt very confident that I had a highly skilled surgeon. He is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and attentive, but what truly sets him apart is how deeply he cares about his patients. He always takes the time to listen, answer all your questions, and makes you feel heard and supported. His calming, reassuring and positive words made such a difference during this difficult time. He called me numerous times before and after surgery even on the weekends to check on me. He’s compassionate and has a great bedside manner. His kindness, compassion, and dedication are evident in every interaction. From the initial appointment to post surgery follow up and wound healing issues Dr Tanna and his team responded fast to every call, text msg and concern I had. I am so grateful to have been… under his exceptional care and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a very talented and caring surgeon who genuinely puts his patients first. I am forever grateful to Dr Tanna and his wonderful team.

I cannot recommend Dr. Tanna enough! From the very beginning, he took the time to really listen to me, explain all of my options, and make sure I felt comfortable and confident with my decision. Him and his entire team have been absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. I’m beyond happy with my results and so grateful for the time, effort, and attention he gave me. Not only did he do an incredible job, but he also treated me with so much kindness and professionalism. I would recommend him over and over again, he’s truly the best!

No one ever wants to hear the words, “You have cancer.” Those words are jarring, terrifying, and almost impossible to process in the moment. Along with the diagnosis comes an overwhelming amount of fear, uncertainty, and the daunting task of finding the right medical team to trust with your life and your body. Despite everything that came with my diagnosis, I will forever be grateful that a close friend recommended Dr. Tanna to me. From the very first appointment, I knew I was in good hands, pun absolutely intended. Dr. Tanna has an incredible way of making you feel both comfortable and confident during one of the most vulnerable times in your life. He is not only extraordinarily talented at what he does, but also compassionate, patient, honest, and reassuring in every interaction. And truly, his entire team deserves recognition. His NP, Emily, PA, Peyton and Surgical Scholar Gabby are simply the best. They were kind, responsive, supportive, and always made me feel heard throughout… every step of this journey. No question was ever too small, and no concern was ever dismissed. In moments that felt overwhelming, they consistently brought comfort and calm. Going through cancer and multiple surgeries is something no one can fully prepare you for, but having a team like Dr. Tanna’s made all the difference. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They helped me feel like myself again during one of the hardest chapters of my life, and for that, I will always be thankful.

I remember the exact moment everything split into “before” and “after.” One phone call, one word I never thought would belong to me. Cancer. I was young—too young, I thought, for something that sounded so final, so heavy. I was coming off of a period of happiness, just had just celebrated my MIRACLE IVF daughter’s first birthday. My initial feeling wasn’t even fear. It was disbelief, like I had stepped into someone else’s life by mistake. Then the fear came. It wasn’t just about being sick. It was the quiet, relentless questions that followed me everywhere. Am I going to live? Will I see my child grow up? Will she remember me the way I am now, or only through pictures and stories? I would sit in the dark after everyone was asleep, staring at the ceiling, trying to imagine a future that suddenly felt uncertain. The hardest part wasn’t always the physical pain—it was the not knowing. And then there was the loss of who I thought I was. My body didn’t feel like mine anymore. Hair gone,… I was flat chested, and my vibrance was gone. Every appointment, every scan, every treatment changed something—my energy, my appearance, my confidence. I felt like I was watching pieces of myself fall away, one by one. I wasn’t just fighting a disease; I was trying to hold onto my identity as a mother, as a woman, as myself. Navigating it all felt overwhelming. The logistics alone, the appointments, travel, waiting rooms. It was all exhausting. Sometimes it felt like my entire life was measured in miles to the hospital and minutes until the next result. There were days I wanted to give up, not because I didn’t want to live, but because I didn’t know how to keep carrying the weight of it all. But somewhere in the middle of all that fear, something unexpected happened. I found Dr. Tanna and his amazing team, who didn’t just treat my cancer—they saw me. Dr. Tanna and all of his amazing doctors and team became more than medical practitioners . They listened, REALLU listened, when I was scared or confused or just needed to say things out loud. They took their time, never making me feel like just another case or another appointment squeezed into a long day. They understood the distance I had to travel, the toll it took, and they worked with me, constantly adjusting, accommodating, making it just a little bit easier to keep going. That kind of care changes something in you. It gave me space to breathe when everything felt suffocating. It reminded me that I wasn’t alone in this, even when it felt like I was. Slowly, very slowly, I started to feel small pieces of myself returning. Not all at once, and not in the same way, but enough to recognize a version of me again. There were moments when I realized I hadn’t thought about the C word that day. Moments when I laughed without it feeling forced. Moments when I could look ahead instead of just trying to survive the present. That’s when I first felt it: not certainty, not a guarantee, but something I hadn’t felt in a long time. It was hope. I’m still in it. Still healing, still showing up to appointments, still learning how to live in a body and a life that has been changed. But now, I can see a light ahead. It’s not blinding or perfect, but it’s there. And that matters. I don’t think I’ll ever be the exact person I was before cancer. But I’m starting to understand that maybe that’s not the goal. Maybe it’s about becoming someone who has walked through fear and uncertainty and come out with a deeper sense of what it means to be alive. And I carry so much gratitude for the Dr. Tanna and his team who stood beside me, who treated me with patience, kindness, and humanity. Who reminded me, again and again, that I was more than this diagnosis. They didn’t just help save my life. They helped me find my way back to it.

I am beyond happy with the results of my breast augmentation. From the initial consultation through the post-op follow-up; Dr. Tanna took the time to walk me through all of my options. He advised on implants and sizes, making sure everything was tailored perfectly to me. His bedside manner is exceptional; I always felt comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for. The entire team was just as amazing-professional, supportive, and attentive every step of the way. My results have completely exceeded my expectations, and I’m so grateful I chose this practice. Highly recommend!

Breast cancer takes a toll on you physically, mentally and emotionally. The disease and the treatments to save your live can leave many scars. You are at risk of losing the things that physically define your femininity. Your hair. Your breasts. This makes the healing journey even harder. Finding the right medical team isn't easy but I was very fortunate to find mine with Dr. Neil Tanna. Dr. Tanna is empathetic, attentive, knowledgeable and skilled. He addressed all concerns I had gave the information and time I needed to make an informed decision. Under the care of Dr. Tanna and Emily Kalberer NP, I felt like I was their number one priority. The attention to detail and his focusing on the final aesthetics has given me reconstructive results that I wasn't sure were possible. I'm blessed and grateful.

Dr.Tanna, Emily, and his entire staff are the best medical team I could’ve asked for. Their unwavering support and care were such a light while handling an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis at 25. Dr.Tanna and his team were quickly responsive to any questions I had along the way and made sure to explain each step of the reconstruction process clearly to ease any concerns my family and I had. Their level of care and attentiveness was and continues to be unmatched. It’s truly rare to find a medical team that feels like family, and I am forever grateful for the incredible work and overall professionalism Dr.Tanna and his team exude!

It was early February of 2025 when I received my mammography results stating, I had new calcifications in my left breast, prompting a stereotactic biopsy. Hyperplastic cells were noted and, in my heart, my intuition was telling me through my workup that a mass was present although not seen on imaging, as my mammography was more painful than usual. In light of my family history of having a mother diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 38, I always knew there may be a potential I may face a diagnosis of breast cancer. Through the years, and many biopsies, with this pathology, I made the decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction. The intraoperative pathology revealing ductal hyperplasia with a mass found to be positive for lobular carcinoma insitu (which was not seen on imaging preoperatively). Although benign, could have led to a different outcome had I waited. The minute I received the pathology results from my biopsy, I knew I needed a… plastic surgeon who specialized in breast reconstruction as well as a breast surgeon. Knowing what I know as a healthcare professional, I wanted someone who was compassionate, kind and an expert in their field. Dr. Neil Tanna was highly recommended through a good friend. Needless to say, I called his office to seek out a breast surgeon whom he preferred to work with, concomitantly. His office staff was extremely kind in taking a message. Later that evening around 8 pm, he responded not only with a surgeon recommendation, but an appointment for a consultation and furthermore an appointment with the surgeon. This spoke volumes to me as this showed his dedication, compassion and kindness for his patients. He went above and beyond to go through this extreme with his true professionalism without ever meeting me. During my first office visit, he listened, went over all my options with empathy, kindness and respect while instilling a level of confidence in my decision to undergo a mastectomy. He has a dedicated office staff and team of healthcare providers who took care of me preop and post operatively that was astounding. Emily and Kelly are his physician associates on staff who helped guide me through this process, were amazing while, offering the support I needed during this time, and caring for my wounds. Nervously, I knew from the moment I entered Glen Cove Hospital I was in amazing hands. The nursing care I received during my time there was impeccable, compassionate and truly amazing. Post procedure I was followed closely, given periodic phone calls by Dr. Neil Tanna to check in and always felt taken care of. I couldn’t be more thankful and proud of Dr. Tanna and his team. They listened to me as a patient and never made me feel like “just a patient,” but more like family. He and his team are highly recommended and remain top notch in my eyes.

I had surgery to remove axillary breast tissue, and I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. Dr. Tanna is truly amazing—informative, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. His entire staff was just as wonderful: kind, professional, and attentive. From consultation to recovery, I felt supported and well cared for. It’s rare to find a doctor who genuinely says, “Call or text me if you need anything,” and truly means it. I am so grateful for him and glad I finally did this. I highly recommend working with Dr. Tanna.

From the moment I walked into Dr. Tanna’s office, I felt completely seen, heard, and comfortable. Meeting him instantly put me at ease, and I knew right away that he was the surgeon I wanted to go with. He has the best bedside manner I could have asked for — kind, attentive, honest, and incredibly reassuring. Dr. Tanna truly takes the time to build a real connection with his patients. He genuinely cared about my goals and my results, and he was always very real and honest with me throughout the entire process, which I appreciated so much. I never felt rushed or brushed off, and every question or concern I had was met with patience and clarity. He was also extremely easy to reach whenever I needed anything, which made such a difference and gave me so much peace of mind. I felt supported every step of the way. I am beyond happy with my experience and results, and I couldn’t recommend Dr. Tanna more to anyone considering breast augmentation.