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SpecialtiesCosmetic Surgeryfacelifts, rhinoplasty, corrective ear surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, eyelid surgery, and others Facial Cosmetic Surgery--including nonsurgical treatments such as Botox and hyaluronic acid "filler" injections Liposuctionof 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 Surgeryfor adults and children. Includes trauma and cancer reconstructive surgery throughout the body. Surgery of the Handincludes surgery for nerve, skin, and blood vessel conditions as well as fracture and trauma care Contacting the Doctor After HoursIf 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 InformationOur 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. Facial/Skin Products and ServicesRefer to the information regarding skin products and services under the PATIENT EDUCATION Page. |
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