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Dr. Paul Chugay, MD, FACS - Board Certified General Surgeon in Long Beach, California

Dr. Paul Chugay, MD, FACS

Board Certified General Surgeon

Long Beach, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1518127497· License: AS2383278 (CT) verify
Industry payments (2024): $328 across 19 payments (what this means)
4.61(20 ratings)

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Dr. Paul Chugay, MD, FACS - Board Certified General Surgeon in Long Beach, California

Chugay Cosmetic Surgery - Long Beach

4210 Atlantic Ave, California

(800) 660-8507

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Dr. Paul Chugay, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and cosmetic surgeon practicing in Long Beach, California. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in facial and full-body cosmetic surgery, including body sculpting and silicone implants. Dr. Chugay is renowned for his artistry and attention to detail. He offers free consultations (mention Instagram!), and his practice is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center. He also works with Gravity MedSpa in San Juan Capistrano. Patients praise his expertise and results, particularly with tummy tucks, liposuction, and butt implants.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified General Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each 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 (2024)

$328

Payments

19

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Paul Chugay received $328 across 19 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 ↗

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. Paul Chugay, 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.

Calf Implant

$6,800

Vaser Liposuction

$7,200

Butt Implants

$9,400

Tummy Tuck

$11,050

Help us keep this data current and accurate. If you've had a procedure with Dr. Paul Chugay, please take a moment to contribute your cost information.

Patient Experience

Dr. Paul Chugay Review Summary

4.58
Dr. Chugay receives stellar reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5 stars across various platforms. Patients consistently praise his skill and results, giving him high marks on Yelp, Healthgrades, Facebook, and Google.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 41 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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facebook.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 22 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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Insurance Information

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Phone: (800) 660-8507

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Location & Contact Information

Chugay Cosmetic Surgery - Long Beach

4210 Atlantic Ave

Long Beach, California 90807

Office Information

Phone: (800) 660-8507

Where does Dr. Paul Chugay practice?

Doctor's Office

Chugay Cosmetic Surgery - Long Beach (Primary)

4210 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, California 90807

(13 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

CA. He is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified General Surgeon
Board Certified In General Surgery By The American Board Of Surgery
Diplomate Of The American Board Of Cosmetic Surgery
Board Certification By The American Board Of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (Abfcs)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Paul Chugay online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking. However, it mentions contacting the office via phone (800) 660-8507 or email [email protected], and suggests mentioning Instagram for a free consultation.
Does Dr. Paul Chugay offer telehealth?
The provided information does not mention telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Paul Chugay?
Patients rave about Dr. Chugay's work, especially mommy makeovers, tummy tucks combined with liposuction, butt implants, and calf implants. They express high satisfaction with their results, highlighting increased confidence and a youthful appearance.
What areas of care does Dr. Paul Chugay cater to?
Dr. Chugay specializes in facial and full-body cosmetic surgery. His expertise includes tummy tucks, liposuction (including Vaser liposuction), butt implants, breast implants, calf implants, and other body sculpting procedures. He focuses on achieving natural-looking results and provides personalized care to his patients.