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Dr. James D. Stern, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Aventura, Florida

Dr. James D. Ste, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Aventura, Florida
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1851331920· License: ME0057379 (FL) verify
Medical school: Boston University School Of Medicine · Graduated 1988
Industry payments (2024): $2,438 across 15 payments (what this means)
4.56(56 ratings)
Dr. James D. Stern, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Aventura, Florida

Palmer Cosmetic Surgery - Fort

18205 Biscayne Blvd #2214, Florida

(954) 406-8311

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About

Dr. James D. Stern is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Aventura, Florida, specializing in breast and body contouring and facial rejuvenation. He is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Memorial Regional Hospital and affiliated with several other hospitals in the area. Dr. Stern has over 36 years of experience and is highly rated, with an average patient rating close to 5 stars. He accepts Medicare, but self-pay patients should call for pricing information. Dr. Stern's expertise includes breast reconstruction and a wide range of other cosmetic procedures.

Specialties

  • Board Certified 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)

$2,438

Payments

15

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. James D. Stern received $2,438 across 15 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as consulting fee, and the largest single payer was Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated.

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 ↗

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. James D. Stern, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

6 Months Post-op

$10,000

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Patient Experience

Dr. James D. Stern Review Summary

4.46
Dr. Stern receives stellar reviews, averaging close to 4.5 out of 5 stars across various platforms. He boasts a perfect 5/5 rating on Health.USNews and Yelp, with very good ratings on other sites as well.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 144 reviews

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sharecare.com

3.4 out of 5

Based on 52 reviews

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yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.4 out of 5

Based on 27 reviews

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Insurance Information

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Phone: (954) 406-8311

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Location & Contact Information

Palmer Cosmetic Surgery - Fort

18205 Biscayne Blvd #2214

Aventura, Florida 33160

Office Information

Phone: (954) 406-8311

Where does Dr. James D. Stern practice?

Doctor's Office

Palmer Cosmetic Surgery - Fort (Primary)

18205 Biscayne Blvd #2214, Aventura, Florida 33160

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of
Boston University School Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Fellow Of The American College Of Surgeons

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. James D. Stern online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Stern's office directly at (954) 406-8311 or (954) 964-4113 for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. James D. Stern offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Stern offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. James D. Stern?
A patient in Hollywood, FL reviewed Dr. Stern positively for facial reconstruction after undergoing several Mohs procedures.
What areas of care does Dr. James D. Stern cater to?
Dr. Stern's areas of care include plastic surgery, specializing in breast and body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and breast reconstruction. He also has expertise in other cosmetic procedures, though these are not specifically listed.