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Dr. James R. Koehler, MD - Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Fairhope, Alabama

Dr. James R. Koehler, MD

Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Fairhope, Alabama
NPI: 1558410969· License: 23669 (AL) verify
Industry payments (2025): $2,111 across 20 payments (what this means)
4.99(71 ratings)

Consultation $75

In Dr. James R. Koehler's own words

How Dr. James R. Koehler describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • Dr. James R. Koehler, MD, or their practice offers miraDry treatment.
  • Dr. Koehler performs complete facial rejuvenation.
  • Specializes in facelift procedures.

Technique

  • Dr. James R. Koehler performs auto-augmentation on almost every patient to prevent a flat buttocks, as most women desire curves.
  • Dr. James R. Koehler, MD, or their practice uses miraDry treatment, which employs microwave therapy to kill sweat glands, resulting in an 85% reduction in sweating and less dense hair due to the loss of hair follicles.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. James R. Koehler, MD, has been performing miraDry treatment for a long time.

Results

  • Dr. Koehler's complete facial rejuvenation procedures can achieve a smoother jawline, lifted brow, refreshed eyes, and a naturally rejuvenated look from every angle.

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About

Dr. James R. Koehler, MD, is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Fairhope, Alabama. He specializes in cosmetic surgery, focusing on facelift procedures, breast procedures, and body contouring. Dr. Koehler performs complete facial rejuvenation, including deep plane lower face and neck lifts, brow lifts, and lower blepharoplasty with fat grafting, aiming for a smoother jawline, lifted brow, refreshed eyes, and a naturally rejuvenated look from every angle. Beyond surgical options, Dr. Koehler offers non-surgical treatments such as miraDry, which permanently reduces underarm sweating by up to 85%. He holds the view that flying overseas for cosmetic surgery to save money is too dangerous and ultimately costs more than it saves. His practice facility is AAAHC Accredited, and aesthetics services are also available.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial 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. James R. Koehler, 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 Lift

$6,000

1 patient report · 2023

Below typicalTypical nationally: $6,213–$9,600 (median $7,750, 194 reports) compare ↗

Breast Lift With Implants

$10,435

1 patient report · 2018

About typicalTypical nationally: $7,962–$12,000 (median $9,551, 378 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$10,500

1 patient report · 2019

Above typicalTypical in Fairhope: $5,749–$8,000 (median $7,000, 7 reports) compare ↗

Breast Augmentation

$19,799

1 patient report · 2024

Above typicalTypical in Fairhope: $5,025–$6,463 (median $5,800, 7 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. James R. Koehler

Sourced directly from Dr. James R. Koehler's social posts and replies.

What is the practice's physical address?
The practice is located at 7541 Cipriano Ct, Fairhope AL.
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Who performs injectable services at the practice and when are they available?
Injectable services are performed by Dr. Gardner and are available every Monday and Tuesday.
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What are the benefits of miraDry treatment?
miraDry is a non-surgical treatment that can permanently reduce underarm sweating by up to 85%, eliminating the need to stress over sweat stains or constantly reapply antiperspirant.
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What is the practice's approach to massive weight loss patients?
Dr. Gardner, who performs injectable services, specializes in working with massive weight loss patients. She utilizes the 'open book tummy tuck' technique, a powerful procedure for addressing excess loose skin across all areas of the abdomen, providing smoother, more complete results.
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What is the recovery timeline for complete facial rejuvenation?
Results from Dr. Koehler's complete facial rejuvenation procedures are typically evident six months post-operation.
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What is Dr. Koehler's opinion on overseas cosmetic surgery?
Dr. Koehler strongly advises against flying overseas for cosmetic surgery to save money, emphasizing that it is far too dangerous and often ends up costing more than it saves.
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Technologies & brands Dr. James R. Koehler mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. James R. Koehler's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesJuvederm · 5Botox

Patient Experience

Dr. James R. Koehler Review Summary

4.92
Dr. Koehler has consistently excellent reviews, averaging a near-perfect 4.9 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients rave about his surgical skills, natural-looking results, and attentive care.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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realself.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 38 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 56 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 180 reviews

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Dr. James R. Koehler, MD - Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Fairhope, Alabama

Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery

7541 Cipriano Ct, Fairhope, Alabama

(251) 929-7850

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Consultation fee: $75

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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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 (2025)

$2,111

Payments

20

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. James R. Koehler received $2,111 across 20 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, 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 ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (251) 929-7850

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Location & Contact Information

Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery

7541 Cipriano Ct

Fairhope, Alabama 36532

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Office Information

Phone: (251) 929-7850

Where does Dr. James R. Koehler practice?

Doctor's Office

Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery (Primary)

7541 Cipriano Ct, Fairhope, Alabama 36532

(38 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Thomas Hospital

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. James R. Koehler online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. It's best to contact the office directly to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. James R. Koehler offer telehealth?
The provided information does not specify whether Dr. Koehler offers telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. James R. Koehler?
Patients frequently praise Dr. Koehler for achieving their desired aesthetic goals, often highlighting his precision, minimal pain techniques, and natural-looking results. Reviews mention positive experiences with various procedures, including breast augmentations, facelifts, and tummy tucks, with many patients expressing high satisfaction and recommending his services.
What areas of care does Dr. James R. Koehler cater to?
Dr. Koehler specializes in cosmetic surgery, offering a range of procedures for both men and women. His expertise includes breast augmentation, breast lift, breast implant revision, facelift, tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, and breast lift with implants. He also provides medspa treatments. As a board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, he may also offer procedures related to this specialty, though the provided information focuses primarily on his cosmetic surgery practice. Dr. Koehler also specializes in body contouring. Aesthetics services are offered, possibly through an associated medspa (@escsmedspa). For facial rejuvenation, Dr. Koehler performs procedures such as deep plane lower face and neck lifts, brow lifts, and lower blepharoplasty with fat grafting, aiming for a smoother jawline, lifted brow, refreshed eyes, and a naturally rejuvenated look from every angle.