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Dr. Meegan Gruber, MD, PhD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Florida

Dr. Meegan Gruber, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Tampa, Florida
NPI: 1144286006· License: ME132229 (FL) verify

21+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2024): $154 across 6 payments (what this means)
4.67(64 ratings)

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In Dr. Meegan Gruber's own words

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

Approach

  • I love that plastic surgery requires technical precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of each patient's goals and emotions
  • I've always been drawn to both science and artistry and plastic surgery really uniquely combines those two
  • What inspired me most was the ability to make a meaningful impact on someone's confidence, healing, and quality of life

Specialization

  • My practice is focused mostly on doing surgery on patients while they're wide awake
  • Dr. Gruber's Awake Thigh Lift redefines what's possible in body sculpting

Technique

  • Experience the beauty of precision with Dr. Gruber's Awake Surgery

Training & credentials

  • I'm a board certified plastic surgeon here at Gruber Plastic Surgery in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
  • As a female surgeon with extensive experience treating lipedema

Consultation

  • The practice offers complimentary consultations.

Recovery guidance

  • With our advanced techniques, the journey to recovery is as impressive as the results - less downtime, less discomfort, and less waiting to step into your new silhouette

Results

  • Stay alert, stay comfortable, and watch as we unveil a sleeker, smoother you
  • Dr. Gruber focuses on helping patients achieve natural-looking results

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About

Dr. Meegan Gruber is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Gruber Plastic Surgery in Tampa, Florida. She specializes in awake plastic surgery techniques, including Awake Thigh Lift and Awake Lipo, which she states redefine what is possible in body sculpting. Dr. Gruber emphasizes that awake surgery allows patients to stay alert and comfortable, offering precision, less downtime, less discomfort, and faster recovery without general anesthesia. Her goal is to make this beneficial technique accessible to more people, empowering patients to feel safe, informed, and in control. Dr. Gruber brings an artistic approach to procedures like awake liposuction, facelift, tummy tuck, breast lift, fat transfer, and BBL, aiming for a refreshed but natural appearance. As a female surgeon, she specializes in advanced lipedema surgery and body contouring, helping women navigate both the functional and cosmetic aspects of treatment. She combines technical precision with creativity and thoughtful patient collaboration to achieve outcomes aligned with individual goals. Patient comfort and phenomenal results are her utmost priority, even mid-procedure. Complimentary consultations are available.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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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. Meegan Gruber, 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.

Lipedema Surgery

$12,995

Breast Augmentation

$13,000

Above typicalTypical in Tampa: $5,500–$7,100 (median $6,500, 33 reports) compare ↗

Arm Lift

$14,000

Above typicalTypical in Tampa: $6,250–$9,225 (median $8,000, 7 reports) compare ↗

Liposuction

$14,561

Above typicalTypical in Tampa: $5,524–$8,099 (median $5,850, 4 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$29,000

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. Meegan Gruber

Sourced directly from Dr. Meegan Gruber's social posts and replies.

What is Lipedema?
Lipedema is a genetically inherited condition characterized by painful and disproportionate fat deposits.
What is the patient experience like at Dr. Gruber's office?
Dr. Gruber's office and on-site operating room in Tampa are designed to feel welcoming, personalized, and comforting, incorporating a feminine touch that many women appreciate.
What role does compression play in lipedema management?
Compression is a key component in managing lipedema, and finding pieces that are both supportive and comfortable makes all the difference for effective treatment.

From Dr. Meegan Gruber's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Meegan Gruber Review Summary

4.58
Dr. Gruber receives stellar reviews, averaging an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars. Patients praise her expertise, personalized care, and the natural-looking results they achieve.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 102 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 45 reviews

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medicalnewstoday.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 45 reviews

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Dr. Meegan Gruber, MD, PhD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Florida

Gruber Plastic Surgery

3979 Moran Rd Tampa, Florida 33618, Tampa, Florida

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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)

$154

Payments

6

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Meegan Gruber received $154 across 6 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 ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Gruber Plastic Surgery

3979 Moran Rd Tampa, Florida 33618

Tampa, Florida

Office Information

Where does Dr. Meegan Gruber practice?

Doctor's Office

Gruber Plastic Surgery (Primary)

3979 Moran Rd Tampa, Florida 33618, Tampa, Florida

(93 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine At Chicago
University Of California, Berkeley

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Meegan Gruber online?
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Does Dr. Meegan Gruber offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Meegan Gruber?
Patients rave about Dr. Gruber's ability to understand their desires, her professionalism, and the exceptional results she delivers. Reviews highlight positive experiences with arm lifts, breast augmentations, liposuction, and tummy tucks, with patients expressing satisfaction with both the procedure and the overall care received.
What areas of care does Dr. Meegan Gruber cater to?
Dr. Gruber's areas of care include cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, specializing in breast procedures (lifts and augmentations), body contouring (liposuction, tummy tucks, lipedema surgery), and arm lifts. She is also known for her expertise in 'awake surgery' techniques. Her expertise in awake surgery allows patients to stay alert and comfortable during procedures like Awake Thigh Lift and Awake Lipo, offering precision, less downtime, less discomfort, and faster recovery without general anesthesia. This approach empowers patients to feel safe, informed, and in control, aligning with Dr. Gruber's commitment to making this beneficial technique accessible to more people. She specializes in advanced lipedema surgery and body contouring, with an approach to awake lipedema surgery that helps women navigate both the functional and cosmetic aspects of treatment. The Awake Thigh Lift is particularly relevant for lipedema and can address the knee area, often involving liposuction. Patient comfort and phenomenal results are the practice's utmost priority, even mid-procedure.