Elizabeth H. Zabel, MD

At Center for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction, we know that breast cancer affects more than just the body — it causes mental and emotional stress that can take a serious toll. In our quest to provide the best care available, we treat women holistically, with an integrative approach that includes pre- and post-care services in an intimate setting. Whether by phone or in person, our doctors and staff take the time to speak with our patients in-depth about their treatment plans, recovery and well-being.

Elaine K. Kao, MD, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology at Ochsner Health. Dr. Kao serves as the medical director for the Women’s Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Program at Ochsner. She hails from South Carolina where she earned her medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduating, she came to Tulane University for residency and fell in love with the people, music and vibrant culture of her new home. Dr. Kao has served the Greater New Orleans area and the Mississippi Gulf Coast region for over a decade. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and she is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Her practice focuses primarily on advanced office-based procedures, imaging and minimally invasive surgery. This includes hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and vaginal surgery, to treat a range of complex gynecologic conditions such as fibroids, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis and ovarian cysts. Minimally invasive approaches aim to lessen the impacts of surgery on your body. These techniques typically lead to decreased discomfort, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times. Dr. Kao practices compassionate, patient-focused medicine with the mission to give every woman the tools she needs to live a full and healthy life.

Archana Paine, MD, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with a focus in minimally invasive robotic gynecologic surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Archana Rao Paine earned her medical degree in 2002 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where she also completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology in 2006. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Following Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Paine chose to remain in her hometown of New Orleans, committed to caring for her community and helping rebuild the city. She was in private practice in the New Orleans area for 10 years before joining Ochsner Women’s Services in 2016. She currently sees patients Uptown New Orleans at Ochsner Baptist and in Metairie, Louisiana, at Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview. Dr. Paine specializes in advanced gynecologic surgery, with a particular focus on the treatment of uterine fibroids. She has over 20 years of experience in minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci Robotic system, performing both robotic hysterectomies and robotic myomectomies for patients wishing to preserve their uterus. These minimally invasive approaches allow for outpatient surgery and shorter recovery times, even for complex conditions. She also has expertise in advanced hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures, as well as radiofrequency ablation for fibroid treatment. When she is not caring for her patients, Dr. Paine enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, as well as traveling, painting, and enjoying all things New Orleans has to offer.