Testimonials

My adventure with Doctor Blackwell began two years ago.  It was a confusing, emotional time for me and Doctor Blackwell was my rock from “your mammogram is abnormal” to the diagnosis of breast cancer nearly 3 months later.  Dr Blackwell was so kind and caring and I had (and still have) complete confidence in her.  She immediately put a support team together for me and I met a radiologist and an oncologist, and a plastic surgeon so that should I need them I knew what to expect.  My surgery was 2 years ago and I am feeling strong and healthy.  I am very blessed to have had  Doctor Blackwell take such good care of me. She is truly lovely; she saved my life.

Thankful for the support and caring I experienced.

“I have always considered Dr. Blackwell my surgical angel. She was the bright-eyed, energetic and upbeat angel that I needed during a very difficult time.

When I first got diagnosed, I was in a dark hole and did not know how I was going to see light ever again. I had been married 7 years and had two small children. This was not something I thought I would face at the age of 31. I was overwhelmed with doctor’s appoints and was so nervous during my first appointment with Dr. Blackwell. She walked into the room, looked at me, and she said “I got you”. She hugged me. She smiled. She comforted me. I left that appointment ready to tackle this and optimistic for the future.

I opted for a skin and nipple sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction. I was so nervous on surgery day. I was getting prepped and in walks Dr. Blackwell into the pre-op area. She had a smile on her face. Her bedside manner is something that just can’t be described into words. Even when you know you are facing something difficult, you know that she has your back. Upon waking from surgery, she saw I opened my eyes and rushed over to my bedside. She held my hand and told me everything went well and everything was clean. Again, she had a huge smile on her face, and it makes you feel like you are in this together. It was a victory we shared together and a moment I will never forget.

An example that shows what a true gem Dr. Blackwell is was the day I had my chemo port placed. I, again, was nervous for surgery and it was only a few weeks after my mastectomy surgery so I was still recovery. It was the day before Halloween. I was feeling anxious and started to cry knowing why the port was being placed. Dr. Blackwell held my hand and even sang me songs from Frozen until I fell asleep. She knows that her cases are very emotional and she has a way of calming her patients, which is rare!

With the amazing personality and bedside manner, Dr. Blackwell is what I call a surgical genius. A double mastectomy is a scary surgery. The method that Dr. Blackwell uses and the plastic surgeon she uses in the process left me looking better than I did prior to surgery, which is something that I never would have expected. The scars a minimal and they are hidden on the side on the chest. I have felt confident knowing that others only know that I had surgery if I want them to know by me personally telling them. While I hate that this happened, I feel blessed that I had Dr. Blackwell by my side during the entire process!”

I was referred to Dr. Lea Blackwell for surgery on a tumor in my right breast.  In our first meeting she explained the excision in some detail and answered all my questions.  Her warmth and caring demeanor gave me confidence that she not only listened to my concerns but took them seriously.  The surgery went well and thanks to her expertise and a new long lasting drug inserted during the operation I experienced NO pain after the surgery, just mild discomfort.  The Blackwell bra kept down the swelling, and I very much appreciated the little pockets for mini-ice packs.  I highly recommend Dr. Blackwell.  She is an outstanding surgeon.