Compare 14 plastic surgeons in West Palm Beach, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Plastic Surgeons
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Accepting patients
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Most common: MD
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West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's healthcare hub, but the system here is more fragmented than in other Florida metros. There is no single dominant hospital system. Instead, HCA (Good Samaritan, JFK, Palms West), Tenet (St. Mary's, Palm Beach Gardens), and Jupiter Medical Center each serve different geographic slices of the county.
West Palm Beach has 14 plastic surgeons. The most common credential is MD (93%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Palm Beach County stretches over 50 miles from Jupiter to Boca Raton, so healthcare access depends on which part of the county you live in. Downtown West Palm Beach has Good Samaritan and St. Mary's within blocks of each other. I-95 connects northern and southern facilities, but traffic during season can make a 20-mile drive feel much longer. The western communities of Wellington and Royal Palm Beach are 25 to 35 minutes from downtown hospitals.
Providers practice throughout West Palm Beach. Downtown West Palm Beach is the urban core near Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Center, with specialist offices along Flagler Drive and Dixie Highway. Northwood is a revitalizing neighborhood just north of downtown with proximity to St. Mary's Medical Center and growing outpatient options. Flamingo Park is a residential neighborhood near downtown with family practices and short access to Good Samaritan and St. Mary's hospitals. El Cid is an established neighborhood between downtown and Southern Boulevard with proximity to both major downtown hospitals.
Nearby hospitals include Good Samaritan Medical Center, St. Mary's Medical Center, and JFK Medical Center (nearby Atlantis). Local training programs run through Florida Atlantic University (Jupiter campus) and Palm Beach Atlantic University. Palm Beach County is one of the largest counties in Florida by area, requiring a distributed network of hospitals and outpatient facilities from Jupiter to Boca Raton.
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.
The fragmented hospital market means you should verify which system your insurance covers before choosing a primary care doctor. In-network at Good Samaritan does not guarantee in-network at Jupiter Medical Center.
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
West Palm Beach, FL has 14 licensed plastic surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of plastic surgeons in West Palm Beach, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Palm Beach County has strong ACA marketplace competition with Florida Blue, Ambetter, Molina, and Oscar. The fragmented hospital market means network adequacy varies significantly between plans. Always verify that your preferred hospital and physicians are 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 West Palm Beach, 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.
West Palm Beach does not have a single dominant health system like other Florida metros. HCA operates Good Samaritan and JFK, Tenet runs St. Mary's and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, and Jupiter Medical Center is independent. Your choice of primary care physician often determines which hospital network you end up using for referrals and emergencies.
57% of plastic surgeons in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach, 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.
For emergencies, go to the nearest ER. For planned care, it depends on your insurance and your physician's affiliations. Good Samaritan and St. Mary's are both downtown. JFK Medical Center is in Atlantis (south). Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center serves the north. Jupiter Medical Center is best for northern Palm Beach County residents.
No. Palm Beach Island (Town of Palm Beach) is the barrier island east of West Palm Beach. It has limited medical facilities. Most Palm Beach Island residents cross the bridges to use hospitals and specialists in West Palm Beach or Palm Beach Gardens.
Top accepted carriers in West Palm Beach, FL include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-17091, cigna, 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.