Question 1

How many cosmetic & plastic surgery are listed in San Francisco, CA?

Accepted Answer

20 verified cosmetic & plastic surgery clinicians are listed on Help Me Find A Doctor for San Francisco, CA, sourced live from the federal NPPES NPI Registry. The list refreshes as clinicians are added, retire, or update their practice addresses.

Question 2

How do I choose a cosmetic & plastic surgery in San Francisco, CA?

Accepted Answer

Start by confirming the clinician's board certification and primary specialty on their profile, then compare their practice location, phone, and any patient reviews. Every San Francisco, CA listing links to the NPPES record so you can verify credentials before booking. If you need a second opinion, browse related specialties on the same page.

Question 3

Does insurance cover cosmetic & plastic surgery visits in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Most major medical plans cover a cosmetic & plastic surgery visit when the referral is medically necessary; cosmetic or elective procedures are typically self-pay. Call the San Francisco office directly with your insurance card ready — front-desk staff can verify network status and any prior-authorization requirements before your appointment.

Question 4

How much does a cosmetic & plastic surgery appointment cost in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A first-visit cosmetic & plastic surgery consultation in San Francisco usually runs $150–$400 without insurance, depending on complexity and any imaging or diagnostics performed. In-network copays typically fall between $30 and $75. Many offices publish self-pay pricing on request.

Question 5

Are telehealth visits available with San Francisco cosmetic & plastic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many San Francisco cosmetic & plastic surgery now offer telehealth for follow-ups, medication management, and second opinions. Look for the "Virtual care" badge on a profile, or open the San Francisco, CA clinician's practice page — most list their telehealth booking link directly.

Question 6

What's the difference between a cosmetic & plastic surgery and a primary care physician?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery is a focused field: cosmetic & plastic surgery complete extra residency and often fellowship training in that specific area of medicine, and typically see patients on referral for conditions that need deeper expertise than a primary care visit provides. A primary care physician remains your day-to-day medical home and coordinates cosmetic & plastic surgery referrals when needed.

Best plastic surgeons in San Francisco, CA

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All plastic surgeons indexed in San Francisco, CA

GHAZI ALTHUBAITI, MD

ROBERT ANOOSHIAN, MD

JAMES ANTHONY, M.D., FACS

LAURA BARNES

ANDREW BARNETT, M.D.

KENNETH BERMUDEZ, M.D.

NIKOLAS BLOCK-WHEELER, MD

JOSEPH BOU-MERHI

DONALD BROWN, M.D.

PATRICK CARPENTER

DAVID CHANG, MD

TE NING CHANG, MD, PhD

PEGGY CHING, MD

MICHAEL CHOW, MD

CYNDI CHUNG, M.D. M.B.A.

NICHOLAS CORMIER, M.D.

STEPHEN DAANE, MD

JORDAN DESCHAMPS-BRALY, MD, FACS

JEFFREY DEWEESE, M.D.

VERONIQUE DOUCET, MD, MEng, FRCSC