Meet PRMA’s Breast Reconstruction Surgeons & Team

Dr. Peter Ledoux received his M.D. from Wayne State University in 1987. As part of his medical training Dr. Ledoux has completed multiple internships, residencies, fellowships and has participated in medical studies.

In the twenty-five plus years Dr. Pisano has been in private practice, he has amassed a tremendous experience in autologous tissue reconstruction, participating in over 3000 breast reconstruction procedures.

Dr Nastala joined PRMA in 2002, focusing his efforts on developing one of the best breast reconstruction practices in the country, building on the solid foundation of the work begun by Dr. Pisano and Dr. Ledoux.

On joining PRMA, Dr C focused his efforts on expanding PRMA’s footprint beyond Texas to provide access to state-of-the-art breast reconstruction to women across the US and beyond.

Dr. Arishita joined PRMA in 2008 and has been able to pursue his mission of providing reconstruction to breast cancer patients. He has been annually recognized as one of “America’s Top Surgeons.”

Dr. Ochoa became board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 2013 and has achieved the prestigious status of fellow with the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Whipple has always had a keen interest in art, particularly anatomical illustration and figure drawing. During medical school, Dr. Whipple realized she could combine her love of caring for patients and talent for art into a career in plastic surgery.

Dr. Gassman expertise covers all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. His interests include clinical research interests include pain reduction after breast reconstruction, enhanced recovery pathway after complex reconstruction, and multi free flap breast reconstruction and perforator free flap reconstruction.

Born in Beaumont, TX, Ginger graduated from Lamar University before attending Texas Tech University Health Science Center’s Physician Assistant Program in Midland, TX. Upon completion of the Physician Assistant Program, Ginger joined PRMA Plastic Surgery.

Angel joined PRMA in the fall of 2009. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants.

Shelley was born in San Diego, CA but grew up in Plano, TX. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science.

Lisa is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and is licensed by the Texas Medical Board.

Sarah was born in Dallas, TX. She graduated cum laude from the University of North Texas before attending PA school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Hannah was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota but moved to the east coast at a young age. There she graduated Cum Laude from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry.