NavMDs
Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California

Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

San Diego, California
NPI: 1295832152· License: G59765 (CA) verify

39+ years of experience · self-reported

4.65(43 ratings)

✓ Free consultation

In Dr. Ronald J. Edelson's own words

How Dr. Ronald J. Edelson describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Rhinoplasty.
  • Specializes in Facelift procedures.

Technique

  • Came to me because I was the only surgeon who would do it closed!
  • The doctor performs revision rhinoplasty using a closed rhinoplasty technique.

Results

  • The doctor considers the aesthetic outcome of the rhinoplasty to be 'cute as can be'.

Statements are quoted or closely paraphrased from Dr. Ronald J. Edelson's own public posts and are their claims, not NavMDs' medical advice. Doctors can correct or remove any item via their claimed profile or support [at] navmds.com.

About

Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. He specializes in plastic surgery, with a focus on facial and body contouring procedures such as rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and facelifts. Dr. Edelson frequently performs closed rhinoplasty, including complex revision cases. He emphasizes achieving results without visible external incisions, often utilizing a closed technique for what he refers to as scarless rhinoplasty. He notes his willingness to perform closed rhinoplasty even when other surgeons may not be. His practice also includes procedures like breast lifts, tummy tucks, forehead reduction, cyst removal, and lipoma removal.

Connect with Dr. Ronald J. Edelson on Social Media

SpecialtiesProceduresAverage CostReviewsIndustry PaymentsInsuranceLocationAffiliationsEducationFAQ

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. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, 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.

Revision Rhinoplasty

$12,500

About typicalTypical in California: $10,000–$18,250 (median $15,000, 20 reports) compare ↗

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

From Dr. Ronald J. Edelson's Instagram

@ronald.edelson →

Recent photos posted by @ronald.edelson, Dr. Ronald J. Edelson's own Instagram account. Each image opens the original post on Instagram.

Images © Dr. Ronald J. Edelson / @ronald.edelson, shown here with a link to the original post. Procedure labels are inferred from the post's caption and hashtags. If you are the account owner and want an image removed, contact support [at] navmds.com.

Patient Experience

Dr. Ronald J. Edelson Review Summary

4.56
Dr. Edelson receives stellar reviews across various platforms. He boasts a near-perfect 5.0 rating from 48 reviews on one platform, alongside impressive scores of 4.8 on Yelp, 5.0 on RealSelf, 4.0 on US News Health, 3.8 on Healthgrades, and 4.7 on Google Reviews. Overall, patients consistently praise his skills and results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 105 reviews

View on yelp.com

realself.com

5 out of 5

Based on 48 reviews

View on realself.com

health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 33 reviews

View on health.usnews.com

healthgrades.com

3.8 out of 5

Based on 14 reviews

View on healthgrades.com

Google Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Based on 13 reviews

View on Google Reviews
Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California

Edelson Plastic Surgery

5720 Oberlin Dr, San Diego, California

(858) 452-9900

Book a Service Consultation

Free consultation

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. Ronald J. Edelson against the CMS Open Payments database and found no payments from drug or device makers on record.

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

Insurance Information

Please contact Dr. Ronald J. Edelson's office directly for information about accepted insurance plans.

Phone: (858) 452-9900

Help us improve this profile

Do you know which insurance plans Dr. Ronald J. Edelson accepts? Share this information to help other patients.

Location & Contact Information

Edelson Plastic Surgery

5720 Oberlin Dr

San Diego, California 92121

Get Directions

Office Information

Phone: (858) 452-9900

Where does Dr. Ronald J. Edelson practice?

Doctor's Office

Edelson Plastic Surgery (Primary)

5720 Oberlin Dr, San Diego, California 92121

(48 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Help improve our data. Confirm if Dr. Ronald J. Edelson is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Ronald J. Edelson online?
This information is not available based on the provided text. Check Dr. Edelson's website or contact his office at (858) 452-9900 for appointment scheduling options.
Does Dr. Ronald J. Edelson offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided text. Contact Dr. Edelson's office at (858) 452-9900 to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Ronald J. Edelson?
Patients rave about Dr. Edelson's surgical skills, particularly regarding rhinoplasty and forehead procedures like osteoma and lipoma removal. Many highlight the dramatic improvements they've experienced, with some calling him an artist and praising his ability to help them feel confident in their bodies. Overall, reviews express high satisfaction with his work and bedside manner.
What areas of care does Dr. Ronald J. Edelson cater to?
Dr. Edelson specializes in plastic surgery, with procedures mentioned including rhinoplasty (nose jobs), revision rhinoplasty, cyst removal, breast lifts, lipoma removal, tummy tucks, and forehead reduction. His expertise seems to be focused on facial and body contouring procedures. Dr. Edelson frequently performs closed rhinoplasty, including revision cases, a technique he is willing to use even when other surgeons may not be. He is known for performing scarless rhinoplasty, often utilizing a closed technique to achieve results without visible external incisions.