The accomplished plastic surgeon shares her passion-driven journey as a working mom and one of the most sought-after cosmetic breast specialists in New York City.
As the newest addition to the famous Neinstein Plastic Surgery in New York, Dr. Anna Steve is a powerhouse of beauty, brains, elegance and flair who has elevated breast surgery to a new level. She focuses on restoring femininity with natural and elegant aesthetics using the latest innovative technologies and techniques. Hailing from a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada, Dr. Steve had big dreams from a young age and knew she was destined to create a legacy as a plastic surgeon.
After years of training in Calgary, Alberta, she took another subspecialty training at NYU and fell in love with the allure and charm of New York City. Armed with incredible talent and mastery, Dr. Steve earned a prestigious spot to work alongside two outstanding colleagues, Dr. Neinstein and Dr. Funderburk, specializing in “mommy makeovers” and body sculpting. This team of remarkable professionals made waves that captivated thousands of patients worldwide, with many flying across the country to seek their expertise in plastic surgery.
While her stellar career flourishes in the medical field, Dr. Steve remains grounded as a loving wife and mother to two toddlers. Earlier in her career, juggling different roles wasn’t an easy feat, but she used her determination and grit to overcome challenges in life. She partners with ZavoMedia PR Group, a PR agency of expert storytellers, to amplify her message of inspiration. Recently, Dr. Steve appeared in an interview with PR mogul Liana Zavo in the podcast called What Makes a Woman and shared her narrative as an empowered woman who believes in hard work and determination to reach greater heights.
Thank you for joining the What Makes a Woman podcast! As a guest speaker, what is your advice to aspiring women plastic surgeons who want to follow in your footsteps?
It simply begins at home. Having a stable and supportive family is crucial because that’s the team that supports you. Being female, specifically in medicine, is unique and challenging. If you’re a woman and want to have children, you need to have some time off work. It is vital to figure out the timing and when it has the least impact on your career. If you want to succeed, you should have massive support at home.
What makes you stand out in this competitive industry?
I can connect with patients at a life stage similar to mine. Working moms like me don’t have plenty of downtimes, so I focus on rapid recovery and finding the quickest and safest way to return to work.
Being a doctor and a mom of two has helped me understand my patient population. Most of my patients are one of three types: the women who have had pregnancy but were unhappy with the changes in their body, women who are not yet pregnant but considering becoming pregnant in a few years, and lastly, young women who aren’t even thinking about kids at all. I’ve gone through all those three transitions and life stages within the past five years. That allows me to connect easily with those patients and understand their life circumstances.
Business is all about overcoming obstacles and creating growth opportunities. What should businesses focus on in 2022?
Businesses need to focus on their foundation; think about what defines them at their core. At Neinstein Plastic Surgery, we focus our efforts on our “Look good. Feel good.” mentality. We aim to make a stressful experience like surgery an enjoyable one. Plastic surgery doesn’t start and end in the operating room. The pre-operative planning and post-operative care matter significantly. We excel in providing unparalleled patient care every step of the way.
That’s amazing! What does success in 2022 mean to you?
Success is about working with patients to achieve their aesthetic goals and meeting the mark every time. Surgery is never about persuading; the relationship between the doctor and the patient should be established on trust from beginning to end. That is why I dedicate my time to working with a group of brilliant-minded professionals to ensure that the patient’s needs are met. The bottom line we want for our patients is simple: look good and feel good with elegant breast surgery.
Dr. Steve is the epitome of confidence, empowerment and charm, making her a source of inspiration for aspiring women who wish to emulate her success story. “You can have it all; you just have to put your mind to it,” she remarks. She continues to pursue her passion-driven journey to help patients look good and feel good by constantly innovating her techniques and knowledge in breast surgery.
