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Dr. Richard N. Hess, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona

Dr. Richard N. Hess, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
Tucson, Arizona
NPI: 1881682631· License: 18653 (AZ) verify
4.85(137 ratings)

About

Dr. Richard N. Hess is a highly-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon based in Tucson, Arizona. He specializes in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, bringing over 40 years of experience to his practice. Affiliated with Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital, Dr. Hess is praised for his expertise in procedures ranging from breast reconstruction to facelifts. While specific cost information isn't available, his extensive experience and glowing patient reviews suggest a commitment to quality care. Although now retired, his legacy continues at Hess & Sandeen Plastic Surgery.
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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

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. Richard N. Hess, 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

Tummy Tuck

$8,000

1 patient report · 2019

About typicalTypical in Tucson: $7,250–$9,135 (median $8,500, 7 reports) compare ↗

Facelift

$11,300

1 patient report · 2018

About typicalTypical in Arizona: $10,650–$16,000 (median $11,500, 7 reports) compare ↗

Mommy Makeover

$17,000

1 patient report · 2020

About typicalTypical in Arizona: $16,250–$21,500 (median $17,000, 11 reports) compare ↗

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Patient Experience

Dr. Richard N. Hess Review Summary

4.76
Dr. Hess receives stellar reviews across the board, averaging a near-perfect 4.8 out of 5 stars. Patients consistently praise his skill, bedside manner, and dedication to achieving excellent surgical outcomes.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 114 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 262 reviews

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care.healthline.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 114 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.4 out of 5

Based on 56 reviews

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Dr. Richard N. Hess, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona

Main Office

7436 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona

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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.

No industry payments reported. We checked Dr. Richard N. Hess against the CMS Open Payments database and found no payments from drug or device makers on record for 2025, the most recent year CMS has published.

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. Search CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

7436 N. La Cholla Blvd

Tucson, Arizona

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Richard N. Hess practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

7436 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona

(11 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Arizona
Loyola Marymount University In Los Angeles, California

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Richard N. Hess online?
This information is not available based on the provided text. Contacting Hess & Sandeen Plastic Surgery directly would be the best way to inquire about online appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Richard N. Hess offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided text. Contacting Hess & Sandeen Plastic Surgery would be necessary to determine if telehealth services are offered.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Richard N. Hess?
Patients rave about Dr. Hess, describing him as their favorite surgeon, an artist, caring, gifted, and professional. Reviews highlight his friendly bedside manner and the overwhelmingly positive experiences patients have had with him.
What areas of care does Dr. Richard N. Hess cater to?
Dr. Hess specializes in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. His expertise includes breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, facelifts, tummy tucks, and likely other procedures related to these specialties. He also has experience as a hand surgeon.