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Dr. David Halpern, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Florida

Dr. David Halpern, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

General SurgeryHand Surgery
Tampa, Florida
NPI: 1487683801· License: ME78789 (FL) verify
Medical school: New York University School Of Medicine · Graduated 1987(~39 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $1,084 across 18 payments (what this means)
4.86(182 ratings)

In Dr. David Halpern's own words

How Dr. David Halpern describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • I’m committed to continuing to provide compassionate, personalized care
  • What means the most to me as a surgeon isn’t just the result immediately after surgery. It’s hearing from a patient years later and knowing that they’re happy, healthy, and still feeling confident in themselves

Specialization

  • Dr. David Halpern practices at Tampa Bay Plastic Surgery in Tampa, Florida.
  • Dr. David Halpern's practice is ready to prescribe and compound products for patients to maintain or assist with hair growth.
  • Dr. Halpern is a Plastic Surgeon.

Technique

  • Dr. David Halpern's practice is starting a new initiative to combine certain products for hair growth.

Technology

  • Dr. David Halpern's practice uses injectable exosomes.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Halpern is triple-board certified.

Recovery guidance

  • The practice provides a post-surgical aftercare nurse.

Results

  • The doctor aims to help patients feel their very best.

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About

Dr. David Halpern is a triple-board certified plastic surgeon practicing in Tampa, Florida. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast reduction, tummy tucks, and breast augmentation, alongside skin rejuvenation. Dr. Halpern emphasizes that treatment plans are always customized to individual needs. For him, what matters most as a surgeon is hearing from patients years later, knowing they are happy, healthy, and still feeling confident. He is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to help patients feel their very best. Dr. Halpern integrates Emsculpt Neo into recovery plans to help stimulate muscles and support neuromuscular function after surgery. He also offers a nationwide post-surgical aftercare nurse service that assists with transport, recovery at home or hotel, pet care, meal preparation, and IV hydration when part of the doctor's protocol. Recognizing the need for gentle beauty solutions, particularly for patients experiencing alopecia, Dr. Halpern has approved a recently launched lash innovation for sensitive eyes and skin. He also collaborates with Davis Islands Pharmacy to provide hair growth treatments. Dr. Halpern supports the Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc., believing every child deserves a safe, loving home.

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SpecialtiesProceduresAverage CostReviewsIndustry PaymentsInsuranceLocationAffiliationsEducationFAQ

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. David Halpern, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Breast Reduction

$10,976

1 patient report · 2016

Above typicalTypical in Tampa: $5,000–$10,488 (median $7,000, 11 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$13,000

1 patient report · 2014

Above typicalTypical in Tampa: $6,600–$9,550 (median $8,001, 19 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. David Halpern

Sourced directly from Dr. David Halpern's social posts and replies.

What post-surgical aftercare services does Dr. Halpern's practice provide?
Dr. Halpern's practice offers a nationwide post-surgical aftercare service. This includes a dedicated aftercare nurse who will pick up patients from the recovery room, hospital, or in-house surgery center and transport them to their home or hotel for recovery, for as long as needed. The service also provides return transport for the next day's post-op visit, and can assist with pet care, meal preparation, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) services, and IV hydration if on the doctor's protocol.
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How does Dr. Halpern's practice support post-surgical recovery beyond external results?
Dr. Halpern's practice emphasizes that recovery extends beyond visible external results. Emsculpt Neo can be integrated into recovery plans to stimulate muscles and support neuromuscular function. It uses electromagnetic energy to create powerful muscle contractions, helping patients re-engage muscles that may have weakened or become difficult to activate after surgery.
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What are Dr. Halpern's preferences regarding breast implants?
Dr. Halpern's practice has a positive view of MENTOR™ MemoryGel BOOST™ Breast Implants. MENTOR™ is recognized as the top global brand in breast aesthetics due to their commitment to care, long history of safety and innovation, and over 40 years of adapting to the needs of women and surgeons.
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Patient Experience

Dr. David Halpern Review Summary

4.7
Dr. Halpern receives stellar reviews, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. Patients consistently praise his expertise and care.

Ratings from Other Platforms

dukehealth.org

4.9 out of 5

Based on 495 reviews

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medicalnewstoday.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 25 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 25 reviews

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Dr. David Halpern, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Florida

Main Office

120 S. Fremont Ave., Tampa, Florida

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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 (2025)

$1,084

Payments

18

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. David Halpern received $1,084 across 18 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Mentor Worldwide LLC.

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 ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

120 S. Fremont Ave.

Tampa, Florida

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Office Information

Where does Dr. David Halpern practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

120 S. Fremont Ave., Tampa, Florida

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Nyu Langone
Suny
Upenn
Nyu
Usc

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
General Surgery
Triple-board Certified Plastic Surgeon
מומחה (Expert) In Adult, Child, & Adolescent Psychiatry

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. David Halpern online?
The provided information does not specify whether online appointments can be made with Dr. Halpern. It's best to contact his office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. David Halpern offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Halpern offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. David Halpern?
Patients describe positive experiences with Dr. Halpern for procedures like breast reduction (aiming for a significant size change) and combined tummy tuck and arm lift after significant weight loss.
What areas of care does Dr. David Halpern cater to?
Dr. Halpern's primary area of care is plastic surgery, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He also offers skin rejuvenation treatments. While some information mentions experience in general and internal medicine, his current practice focuses on plastic surgery in Tampa, Florida. Emphasizes customized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Recognizes the need for beauty solutions that are gentle on sensitive eyes and skin, particularly for patients experiencing alopecia. Offers a recently launched lash innovation, approved by Dr. Halpern, designed for sensitive eyes and skin. Provides hair growth treatments to patients, in collaboration with Davis Islands Pharmacy.