Dr. Beckenstein is an amazing surgeon, a warm and personable man, and his entire office staff has…read moretreated me like family. I was deciding between two plastic surgeons to do a double breast reconstruction from a fire 26 years ago. I had skin graphs after the fire, and then a reconstruction the year after. But I never have had normal looking breasts since the fire. I went to the original reconstructive surgeon from 26 years back, who gave me a new quote for the reconstruction surgery which was high, and he also said I would need another surgery after that one. Neither would be covered by insurance and for two breast surgeries I would be paying well over twenty grand. Even though money was an issue, I also didn't want to use someone who was cheap just because I couldn't afford it. I went to see Dr. Beckenstein to get a second opinion after researching and finding how much reconstructive breast work with women with breast cancer he performs. The vibe in his office was so warm and loving, not like the cold and sterile environment of the other plastic surgery office. I met with him, and found him to listen, to be to the point, and to have new ideas. He came up with a different treatment plan involving one surgery, retaining and grafting my nipples, and was able to get insurance to cover the mastopexy. It was a miraculous day when that happened. But if insurance had denied it, it would have been 1/2 the price for out of pocket pay for reconstructive surgery as the other physician, and would not require a second surgery. He would graft my nipples during surgery, and we would use one of his four tattoo artists on staff to perfect it down the line. When I asked the other physician how we would do tattooing, he was very unconcerned and just said, "We will figure that out later." Well, the main reason I wanted this surgery was to have nipples and areolas that looked like what they were supposed to be. One surgeon had four people on staff trained to create that illusion, while the other said we would figure it out later. I had the surgery last week, and the work he performed was nothing short of a miracle. The staff has been so helpful, and they make sure you have every key person at the office's contact info for questions during the pre and post op process. He called us back over the weekend when we had a question, and has been such a blessing. I would recommend anyone who is interested in a procedure to go see him. Not only is he an expert in the field, his prices are very fair, his staff is top notch, and his surgical hand is amazing. Thank you Dr. Beckenstein.

I have never met a more caring physician and staff. Dr. Beckenstein went above and beyond in every…read moreaspect of my care. He and the staff made me feel good about myself when I was at a low point in my life. I highly recommend Dr. Beckenstein for the care of anyone going through breast cancer. He is wonderful !!!!

I am two and a half weeks post surgery with Dr. Grotting. I can't say enough good about my…read moreexperience with him and his staff. I had a mini lift and an eyebrow lift, Dr. Grotting took the time needed to make me feel secure with my decision. I have had very little bruising and even though I have been swollen (which is normal) I can already see that I am going to Love my results! His staff is attentive, professional and are dedicated to giving their Patients everything they need to make an easy an comfortable recovery. If you are considering Cosmetic Surgery whether it be Facial, Breast Augmentation etc. you would be in great hands with Dr. James Grotting. Lauren K.

From the owner: Known for his extensive knowledge and a keen eye for detail, Dr. James C. Grotting is a…read moreboard-certified plastic surgeon who applies his professional expertise and friendly, approachable demeanor to give men and women of all walks of life the best comfort and care necessary when undergoing life-changing surgery.

I paid Dr Cohn $9375.00 to lipo my flanks(back fat). he did pubic surgery instead!! it was not even…read morediscussed and he refused to make it right or refund my money!! it's not worth it, go anywhere else. feel free to contact me if you care to view photos. dawn35976@yahoo.com

I reached the point in my life where I needed to make a cosmetic decision, and Dr Cohn came highly…read morerecommended by several strangers, so I decided to go in for a consultation. To me, it is challenging to find a plastic surgeon you can so trust. Especially one who will determine the outcome of your looks, self esteem etc. I certainly do not want to end up on Botched! Dr Cohn is extremely thorough of his measurements and findings. He goes out of his way to explain specific details, putting anxiety at ease. The office staff is extremely professional, friendly and makes you feel at home so to speak. Although, I'm still healing from my breast reduction procedure, I highly recommend Dr Cohn as his attention to specific detail is working to my benefit. No more neck or back pain.

I was so excited for my consultation for breast augmentation. The staff was friendly, but Steinmetz…read morewas so incredibly awful. I felt judged the entire time he was in the room, and he rolled his eyes at me at least 4 times over my life choices, such as how long I breastfeed my children, my goals for better looking breasts, etc...I felt humiliated. It was already very uncomfortable for me to show my breasts, and have them handled and analyzed by a strange man in front of my husband....and would have been the same (or worse) even if my husband wasn't w me...I fought back tears after he left the room. He acted like I was ridiculous and freakish for favoring larger implants over anchor scars bc of my current breast size. And how dare I consider that possibility...not knowing anything about plastic surgery.... His assistant was very "salesy" and tried to talk me into a lift or reduction instead of implants. Maybe that's my only option...but the scars were VERY visible no matter how hard she tried to convince me they weren't. I understand bc of my anatomy, I may have limited options, but we said from the beginning, anchor scars were a deal breaker. His portfolio was unimpressive, and a lot of women's breasts looked better to me and my husband in the before pics than the afters. I wouldn't hire a plastic surgeon for their personality, and this one was supposed to be a "perfectionist," but the way he judged me the entire time, and pretty much made me feel incredibly unattractive and stupid made me want to leave his office as fast as possible. I'll have a second opinion this Friday. Hopefully this surgeon will have some respect for the people who are considering hiring him.

Dr. Steinmetz performed bilateral brachioplasty on me some time back. The results were horrific! I…read morewill upload photos as soon as I get my laptop back in service to prove that claim. He was paid thousands. He removed one (1) pound, by his report. I paid him extra to perform liposuction on my back, but my husband complained there was no difference. My left arm had only a long, long scar to show for the surgery. My right arm had a large divot out of the upper portion. I guess that is where the one (1) pound was removed. Also, his office manager, He, collected for the hospital Bill, which she said they paid. BUT, the hospital billed Medicare and was paid by Medicare!!! Dr. Steinmetz has refused to give me a refund. Other doctors have seen the work he did and said he "didn't know what he was doing" (the cosmetic surgeon I paid $10K to repair Dr. Steinmetz's mess); "should have gladly refunded your money entirely", another cosmetic surgeon; "You should sue him", two of my other personal physicians. I have tried to work this out with Dr Steinmetz to no avail. He took advantage of me. He abused me. What he did amounted to Assault and Battery in my mind. He seems so charming in the office. So does his office manager. He tries to say he offered to "fix" his botched job, but what he offered me was an in-office, local anesthetic, procedure which could not possibly have corrected my arms and back without almost killing me. I am a retired surgical RN so I know what I am talking about!!!

Dr. Core came highly recommended to me by a family member so, I decided to check him out. I went in…read moretoday for an evaluation and so far so good. The front desk staff were fairly nice, I was greeted with smiles. When I was placed in a room, still greeted with smiling, friendly faces. The doctor then came in to introduce himself and I felt a sense of comfort. He explained everything to me about the procedure I'm considering and then allowed time for me to ask questions. Every question was answered with a sincere smile. Everything about the office was warm and inviting, it was very clean and somewhat upscale. The exam rooms are a sufficient in size and warm. Needless to say, I was very satisfied with my initial consult. I would definitely recommend this doctor. If I decide to have the procedure, I will update.

The worst plastic surgeon I have ever met. And greedy and liar. Never would I ever go to him again…read more Telling u people. Stay away. He did not explain what he was going to do well enough. Very dissatisfied and disappointed in his demeanor when I went back months later to tell him how I felt.

From start to finish my experience has been wonderful. I was made to feel comfortable. Dr Anderson…read moreis incredible and explained everything about the process and made me feel at ease about my decision to have the procedures. The nurses were very supportive and caring. My nurse Jacaia on the day of my surgery was amazing. I wasn't in any pain during or after surgery and if you follow the instructions you will be fine.

I had Lipo in May 2025. Upper and lower abs and flanks. It went very well. However I didn't get…read moreABEX surgery to go with it because I couldn't afford it. Turns out I wish I woulda got ABEX also, because I'm very sure my results would be a lot better if I hadve. It definitely did give my lower body a much better shape, but not nearly as good as I had expected. Plus they don't tell you up front that you will need to get Lymphatic massages afterwards for quite some time and they are very expensive. I still have two lumps (Fibrosis) on my flanks because I couldn't afford more massages. SO I'm only semi-satisfied with my Sonobello results! But all in all it's a very good company.

Having been on the receiving end of ear, nose and throat issues throughout my life, I've seen my…read morefair share of doctors. I've yet to find better than Dr. Poynor. He diagnosed my weird allergies and gave me allergy shots to alleviate them through college. Then, when I had chronic tonsillitis sophomore year of college, he performed the surgery to remove my tonsils and adenoids. (Note to self- get tonsils out as a small child, this is NOT easy to recover from as an adult!) Every time I go to see Dr. Poynor, I'm met with equal parts dry humor, adept intelligence, and art knowledge. Yes, I did say ART in relation to an ENT specialist. You see, part of the allure of Dr. Poynor is his love of the arts- he is an avid collector and an advocate for the Birmingham Museum of Art. So, when I'm feeling gross and sick, I know he'll make me smile and provide some fantastic tidbit about where to go the next time I'm in London or what exhibit has just been added to the Birmingham collection. Dr. Poynor is probably best known for his solution to infections in his patients: yes, you walk out the door with an antibiotic Rx, but the secret is the two shots you get before you leave. An injection of antibiotics gets to work immediately, and a small amount of a steroid helps the body move past illness quickly. Not the most pleasant thing, being jabbed, but I always know that I'll get better faster. Even when I've lived out of town, or out of the country, Dr. Poynor has always been on my speed dial in case of ear, nose, or throat related illness/issues because he does an amazing job and always makes me feel better. (The lollipops on the way out don't hurt either)... Five stars for Dr. Poynor!

Horrible degrading Dr who blamed me for one surgery turning into 4 surgeries. He wasn't qualified…read morefor the reconstruction I needed. Yet he continued to perform surgeries on me, ruining my body, scaring me physically & emotionally forever. Please don't let this happen to you. God Bless honest surgeons, Dr. Johnson will answer to a higher power in time. He isn't the Dr you should use, you deserve better than what he left me with.

His site should be taken down. Dr. Van Hoy passed away December 2017 from complications from…read moresurgery. He was considered the best in Birmingham and it's a great loss he is no longer with us.

Dr. Van Hoy and his staff have been incredibly professional, friendly, and made me feel comfortable…read moreevery time I have been in to see them. The atmosphere there is more personal than some of the other popular offices and I didn't feel like they were trying to suggest things that I didn't really need.

When my doctor moved from Birmingham, I dreaded having to go to someone new. I waited for a while…read moreand made a stop by a doc in the box the one time I got sick. Eventually my refills were gone and it was time to bite the bullet. A friend recommended Dr. Lipperd, so I called to make an initial appointment. First, I was really happy that this is basically a stand alone location with a private lot. No parking decks, elevators, or long hallways to deal with. The waiting room was pretty crowded, but everyone seemed to be called in a timely manner. I met with a nurse, a nurse practitioner, and then Dr. Lipperd. All three were friendly and seemed to actually care. After discussing my medical history and current and past medications, I felt VERY comfortable with the entire group. I think I've found my new general practitioner.

Great bedside manner and thorough. Two things I look for in a healthcare professional. Office…read moresupport staff also very helpful and friendly.