Compare 42 plastic surgeons in Tampa, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
42
Plastic Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
79%
Most common: MD
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Tampa punches above its weight in healthcare because of two anchors: Tampa General Hospital, the region's only Level I trauma center, and Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. USF Health ties them together with a research pipeline that keeps attracting specialists to the area.
Tampa has 42 plastic surgeons. The most common credential is MD (79%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The medical core sits along the Bayshore corridor from Davis Islands to the USF campus, roughly a 20-minute drive when traffic cooperates. South Tampa residents are close to Tampa General, while north Tampa and New Tampa neighborhoods gravitate toward AdventHealth and St. Joseph's. The Selmon Expressway and I-275 are the main arteries to hospital campuses.
Providers practice throughout Tampa. Hyde Park is an upscale South Tampa neighborhood with specialty practices and close proximity to Tampa General Hospital. Ybor City is a historic district east of downtown with community clinics and quick access to Tampa General. Seminole Heights is a revitalizing neighborhood with growing healthcare options and proximity to AdventHealth Tampa. South Tampa is a family-focused area near Tampa General Hospital and the Bayshore medical corridor.
Nearby hospitals include Tampa General Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, and AdventHealth Tampa. Local training programs run through University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and University of Tampa. Moffitt Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida.
The consultation includes a physical exam and a candid discussion of your goals. For reconstructive cases, the surgeon reviews your medical history and coordinates with your other physicians. For cosmetic cases, they explain what is achievable, show before-and-after photos of similar cases, discuss technique options, and outline risks. You will receive a detailed cost estimate. Most consultations for cosmetic procedures have a fee ($50 to $200) that may be applied toward surgery.
If you are new to the area, the BayCare and AdventHealth systems each have patient navigators who can match you with a primary care doctor accepting new patients in your ZIP code.
See a plastic surgeon for breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, skin cancer excision and reconstruction, hand injuries (fractures, tendon repair, nerve repair), scar revision after trauma or surgery, burn reconstruction, cleft lip and palate repair, carpal tunnel release, and cosmetic procedures. For cosmetic concerns, consultations are the time to discuss goals, realistic outcomes, and costs.
Consultation: $50-200 · Breast reconstruction: covered by insurance · Rhinoplasty (cosmetic): $5,000-15,000 · Tummy tuck: $6,000-12,000 · Facelift: $7,000-15,000
Tampa, FL has 42 licensed plastic surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of plastic surgeons in Tampa, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Florida Blue and UnitedHealthcare dominate the Tampa Bay employer market. On the ACA marketplace, Ambetter and Molina offer the most affordable plans, though their networks can be narrower. Verify that your preferred hospital system is in-network before enrolling.
A consultation costs $100 to $250. Breast reconstruction costs $5,000 to $15,000 per stage (often covered by insurance). Rhinoplasty costs $5,000 to $10,000 cosmetic. Skin graft procedures cost $3,000 to $10,000. Actual costs in Tampa, FL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Reconstructive surgery for medical conditions (post-cancer, congenital defects, trauma) is generally covered by insurance. The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act requires insurers to cover breast reconstruction. Cosmetic procedures are paid out of pocket. Many surgeons offer payment plans.
Tampa's healthcare market is dominated by three systems: BayCare, AdventHealth, and Tampa General/USF Health. Most primary care physicians are affiliated with one of these networks, so choosing a PCP often means choosing a system for referrals and hospital access.
29% of plastic surgeons in Tampa, FL accept Medicare. Medicare covers reconstructive plastic surgery when medically necessary, such as breast reconstruction after mastectomy or skin grafts after burns. Cosmetic procedures are not covered. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some plastic surgeons in Tampa, FL accept Florida Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers reconstructive surgery deemed medically necessary. Prior authorization is typically required. Cosmetic procedures are excluded from coverage. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Florida Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Yes, Moffitt is exclusively a cancer treatment and research center. It does not provide general medical care, but it accepts referrals from any physician in the state. You do not need to be a Tampa resident to seek treatment there.
Active-duty members use the MacDill clinic and TRICARE network. Veterans and military families can access James A. Haley Veterans Hospital on the north side of Tampa, or find TRICARE-accepting civilian providers through the BayCare and AdventHealth networks.
Top accepted carriers in Tampa, FL include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-16842, molina, and qhp-19898.
Reconstructive plastic surgery is covered by medical insurance when medically necessary. The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act requires insurance to cover breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Cosmetic procedures are self-pay. Many plastic surgery offices offer financing through third-party companies (CareCredit, Prosper Healthcare Lending). Get a written estimate of all costs before proceeding.