Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

Specialties

Cosmetic Surgery

facelifts, rhinoplasty, corrective ear surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, eyelid surgery, and others

Facial Cosmetic Surgery

--including nonsurgical treatments such as Botox and hyaluronic acid "filler" injections

Liposuction

of the face, neck and body with various anesthetic options

Plastic Surgery of the Breast

--both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast. Includes breast enlargement, breast reduction, and breast reconstruction following cancer or for congenital anomalies.

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

for adults and children. Includes trauma and cancer reconstructive surgery throughout the body.

Surgery of the Hand

includes surgery for nerve, skin, and blood vessel conditions as well as fracture and trauma care


Contacting the Doctor After Hours

If you have an emergency, dial 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.

Many questions can wait until the next business day. You may call the office and leave a voice mail.

  • If you need to speak with a nurse right away, you could call the doctor's nurse 24 hours a day at 816-390-3579.
  • If you must contact the doctor after hours, please try his home phone (816-233-7043).
  • If the doctor is out of town, he will often be available on cell phone (816-262-0148).
  • If you have general medical questions, or if you are unable to make contact by other means, you should call your family physician.
  • The Emergency Room physician on call at the Heartland Emergency Room (816-271-6122) may be able to give you additional advice.

JCAHO Accreditation Information

Our surgical facility is inspected and accredited by JCAHO. Our accreditation is current through Dec 2010. Please refer to the JCAHO information under Patient Education Resources on the homepage.  To report a complaint, please click here.

Facial/Skin Products and Services

Refer to the information regarding skin products and services under the PATIENT EDUCATION Page.

Financing for Plastic Surgery

available through HealthOne-Financial.com or CareCredit.com
 



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