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Dr. Steven Pisano, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas

Dr. Steven Pisano, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

San Antonio, Texas
NPI: 1528069655· License: H0728 (TX) verify
Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · Graduated 1985(~41 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $1,055 across 11 payments (what this means)
4.4(11 ratings)

In Dr. Steven Pisano's own words

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

Approach

  • The practice aims to ensure patients feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout their entire treatment journey.
  • The practice strives for compassion, professionalism, and commitment to its patients.
  • Knowing our patients feel valued both personally and physically is exactly why we do what we do
  • Physician Assistants at the practice assist surgeons in the operating room, support patients through recovery, and conduct bedside checks after surgery.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Lymphedema surgery.
  • Specializes in advanced Breast Reconstruction.
  • Specializes in restoring breast sensation.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Pisano has performed over 3,000 breast reconstruction procedures.

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About

Dr. Steven Pisano is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in San Antonio, Texas. He specializes in advanced breast reconstruction, including microsurgery and DIEP flap procedures, with a focus on restoring sensation after mastectomy. Dr. Pisano also performs Lymphedema surgery. His practice centers on patients who have undergone breast cancer treatment, aiming to rebuild lives. As one of PRMA's founding physicians, Dr. Pisano has performed over 3,000 breast reconstruction procedures. He and his team are committed to providing compassionate, expert, and personalized care, viewing each patient as an individual. They strive to ensure patients feel valued, informed, and supported throughout their entire treatment journey, offering comprehensive follow-up. The practice emphasizes that high procedural volume, combined with advanced fellowship training in microsurgery, leads to greater precision and stronger results. Dr. Pisano is dedicated to patient access and choice, having advocated for policies that expand reconstructive rights for breast cancer patients nationwide.

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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. Steven Pisano, 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.

Breast Reconstruction With Diep Flap

$90,000

About typicalTypical nationally: $45,000–$100,000 (median $90,000, 7 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Steven Pisano

Sourced directly from Dr. Steven Pisano's social posts and replies.

What role do Physician Assistants play in patient care?
Physician Assistants at the practice assist surgeons in the operating room, support patients through recovery, and conduct bedside checks after surgery, providing expertise, kindness, and a reassuring presence.
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How has insurance coverage impacted bilateral breast reconstruction?
Advocacy efforts have expanded insurance coverage, making bilateral breast reconstruction significantly more accessible for patients.
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Is a rib segment ever removed during DIEP flap surgery?
Yes, a small rib segment may sometimes be removed during DIEP flap surgery when needed to achieve the best possible outcome. It is safe and standard.
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What is the recovery like after rib segment removal during breast reconstruction?
Most patients experience only mild soreness in the first few weeks, with no long-term impact on breathing or chest function. Recovery is guided by PRMA’s ERAS protocol to help patients feel like themselves quickly and comfortably.
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What are the expectations for incision healing after flap-based reconstruction?
Most incisions heal well. However, in some rare cases, especially when blood supply is limited, patients may experience delayed healing, wound separation, or require additional wound care. The team provides support for complications, offering in-office care or involving a specialized wound team as needed. If healing takes longer, options are available to refine and revise scars later on.
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Who is Denise and what is her role at PRMA?
Denise has been a source of comfort, confidence, and care for PRMA patients and the team since 2011. Her clinical expertise is matched by her warmth and heart, supporting thousands of patients through their breast reconstruction journey with steady hands, a calm spirit, and compassionate care over 15 years.
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What are the benefits of tissue-based breast reconstruction?
Using your own tissue for breast reconstruction offers long-term benefits as it is a permanent form of reconstruction. The reconstructed breast is made from living tissue with its own blood supply, making it warm, natural-feeling, and able to age with the body over time, unlike implants that may need replacement.
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What is the first step when exploring breast reconstruction options?
Learning about the differences between implant and tissue-based reconstruction is an important first step to understand available options.
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From Dr. Steven Pisano's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Steven Pisano Review Summary

3.88
Dr. Pisano's ratings are a bit mixed. While he has a solid 4.2 rating on RealSelf and perfect 5-star ratings on both Facebook and Google Reviews, he receives lower scores on Healthgrades (3.6/5) and Yelp (1.5/5). This suggests potential discrepancies in patient experiences, highlighting the importance of researching and considering multiple review sources.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

3.6 out of 5

Based on 15 reviews

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facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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yelp.com

1.5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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realself.com

4.2 out of 5

Based on 5 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 25 reviews

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Dr. Steven Pisano, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas

PRMA Plastic Surgery - San

9635 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas

(210) 692-1181

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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.

Total received (2024)

$1,055

Payments

11

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Steven Pisano received $1,055 across 11 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was TELA Bio, 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: (210) 692-1181

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Location & Contact Information

PRMA Plastic Surgery - San

9635 Huebner Rd

San Antonio, Texas 78240

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Office Information

Phone: (210) 692-1181

Where does Dr. Steven Pisano practice?

Doctor's Office

PRMA Plastic Surgery - San (Primary)

9635 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78240

(5 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
Microsurgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon & Microsurgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Steven Pisano online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Please check the PRMA Plastic Surgery website or contact their office directly to inquire about online appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Steven Pisano offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Contact PRMA Plastic Surgery directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Steven Pisano?
Patient reviews range from extremely positive, praising Dr. Pisano's skill and caring staff, especially regarding DIEP flap breast reconstruction and achieving a flatter tummy, to a negative experience documented as a 'Breast Reconstruction Fail.' This range emphasizes the importance of individual consultations and thorough research.
What areas of care does Dr. Steven Pisano cater to?
Dr. Pisano specializes in breast reconstruction, including microsurgery and procedures like DIEP flap, with a focus on restoring sensation after mastectomy. He also performs cosmetic plastic surgery. The practice primarily focuses on patients who have undergone breast cancer treatment, specializing in rebuilding lives after breast cancer. The practice is deeply committed to providing compassionate and expert care to every patient. Patients at PRMA are treated as individuals, not just case numbers, ensuring a personalized approach to care. The practice is dedicated to offering personalized care, comprehensive follow-up, and continuous support throughout all phases of recovery. A core motivation for the practice is ensuring patients feel valued both personally and physically. The practice aims to ensure patients feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout their entire treatment journey. The practice leverages advancements in microsurgery and DIEP/perforator flaps, which have made breast reconstruction more advanced, precise, and patient-centered. The practice strives for compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to its patients. Studies show that higher volumes of microsurgery lead to stronger results, a principle upheld by the practice's dedicated focus. The high level of precision required for microsurgery is developed through advanced fellowship training and years of high-volume experience. The practice emphasizes that high procedural volume is equally important as training and experience for achieving optimal surgical outcomes. PRMA is a practice dedicated to microsurgical procedures, ensuring surgeons perform these techniques day in and day out, which sharpens skill, builds consistency, and elevates results. The practice strives to provide care characterized by a steady, thoughtful approach. Dr. Pisano is dedicated to ensuring patient access and choice in their treatment options.