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Dr. Christopher Kolstad, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla, California

Dr. Christopher Kolstad, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

La Jolla, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1649477654· License: A100294 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $170 across 9 payments (what this means)
4.74(112 ratings)
Dr. Christopher Kolstad, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla, California

Main Office

4180 La Jolla Village Dr #455, California

(858) 859-2563

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Dr. Christopher Kolstad is a highly-rated, board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in La Jolla, California. He specializes in a range of procedures, including rhinoplasty, facelifts, and cosmetic eyelid surgery, and is known for his artistic approach, delivering natural-looking results. With over 1500 facial plastic procedures performed or assisted, Dr. Kolstad has earned recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and boasts a 4.9-star rating from 85 reviews. Contact his office for information regarding cost and to schedule a consultation.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$170

Payments

9

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Christopher Kolstad received $170 across 9 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Experience

Dr. Christopher Kolstad Review Summary

4.8
Dr. Kolstad receives stellar reviews, averaging 4.8 stars across various platforms. Patients praise his skill, natural-looking results, and excellent bedside manner.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 133 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Based on 91 reviews

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Patient Awards

Best
Top Doctor
Top Doctor
Best

Insurance Information

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Phone: (858) 859-2563

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

4180 La Jolla Village Dr #455

La Jolla, California 92037

Office Information

Phone: (858) 859-2563

Where does Dr. Christopher Kolstad practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

4180 La Jolla Village Dr #455, La Jolla, California 92037

(85 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Kolstad online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Kolstad's office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Christopher Kolstad offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth availability.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Christopher Kolstad?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Kolstad's talent for enhancing natural features, his expertise in various cosmetic treatments (including lip fillers and Botox), and his ability to deliver beautiful, satisfying surgical results, particularly with rhinoplasty. His impeccable work, combined with a caring bedside manner, inspires trust and confidence in his patients.
What areas of care does Dr. Christopher Kolstad cater to?
Dr. Kolstad specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelifts, cosmetic eyelid surgery, and injectables (like Botox and lip fillers). He also performs otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) procedures.