1. Training and Experience
Dr. Andersen is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He has over 30 years of surgery experience and has been in private practice in Logan since 1989. His scope of practice ranges from facial rejuvenation procedures to breast and body contouring.
2. Staff
Dr. Andersen’s staff is professional, friendly and responsive. They are able to give fee estimates and some professional advice over the phone. Calls are received all day by the staff, not by a computerized prompt list. After hour messages on the answering machine are responded to the following morning.
3. Superior Results
Dr. Andersen’s post-operative results are superior. His experience allows him to customize surgery for individual variation. He adopts new techniques when they have been proven to be effective and safe.
4. Privacy
To ensure privacy, Dr. Andersen has chosen to be in a solo practice. His office records cannot be viewed on any electronic data base. He performs surgery at several hospitals to accommodate your right for privacy and choice. You determine the method of communication with the office and when your medical information will be released.
5. Attentive Professional Care
Dr. Andersen performs consultations, surgery and post op care. He does not delegate tasks which require physician expertise to paraprofessionals. The focus of consultation is to help you make decisions with reliable information; not sell surgery. He performs your surgery. Post operatively he is readily available and provides his personal cell phone number to his patients. There is no charge for post op visits.
6. Safety/Anesthesia
Dr. Andersen performs major cosmetic surgery only in accredited hospitals. He will ensure that preventative measures are taken to minimize complications. During surgery, you will be kept warm, cushioned and covered. Multiple medications are used to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting.
7. Ethical
Dr. Andersen is a sole proprietor and does not have ownership in any healthcare facility. Referral to other physicians, therapy, pathology, x-ray, laboratory and every other hospital service are utilized when needed and chosen for highest quality of care. He is not obligated by contract, investment or kickback to support any association of physicians, hospital or surgical product.
8. Equitable
Charges to insurance are accurate and not egregious. Bills and claims are prepared in house. As a sole proprietor, Dr. Andersen can make executive decisions to extend professional courtesy and be equitable with patients.
9. Efficient
Dr. Andersen cares about the efficient use of your healthcare dollar. Procedures and services performed in the office are less expensive compared to the same service provided in an emergency room or operating room. He does not waste operating time, surgical supplies or the cost of trade name drugs.
10. Surgical Fees
Dr. Andersen’s fees are determined by the local economy. Cosmetic surgery fees are transparent and are itemized for professional care, supplies, hospital and anesthesia. Hospital and anesthesia fees for cosmetic surgery have been negotiated and are discounted well below the fees for insurance covered procedures. Dr. Andersen will price match the fee of board certified plastic surgeons providing a hospital standard of care.
Dr. Andersen is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He has over 30 years of surgery experience and has been in private practice in Logan since 1989. His scope of practice ranges from facial rejuvenation procedures to breast and body contouring.
2. Staff
Dr. Andersen’s staff is professional, friendly and responsive. They are able to give fee estimates and some professional advice over the phone. Calls are received all day by the staff, not by a computerized prompt list. After hour messages on the answering machine are responded to the following morning.
3. Superior Results
Dr. Andersen’s post-operative results are superior. His experience allows him to customize surgery for individual variation. He adopts new techniques when they have been proven to be effective and safe.
4. Privacy
To ensure privacy, Dr. Andersen has chosen to be in a solo practice. His office records cannot be viewed on any electronic data base. He performs surgery at several hospitals to accommodate your right for privacy and choice. You determine the method of communication with the office and when your medical information will be released.
5. Attentive Professional Care
Dr. Andersen performs consultations, surgery and post op care. He does not delegate tasks which require physician expertise to paraprofessionals. The focus of consultation is to help you make decisions with reliable information; not sell surgery. He performs your surgery. Post operatively he is readily available and provides his personal cell phone number to his patients. There is no charge for post op visits.
6. Safety/Anesthesia
Dr. Andersen performs major cosmetic surgery only in accredited hospitals. He will ensure that preventative measures are taken to minimize complications. During surgery, you will be kept warm, cushioned and covered. Multiple medications are used to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting.
7. Ethical
Dr. Andersen is a sole proprietor and does not have ownership in any healthcare facility. Referral to other physicians, therapy, pathology, x-ray, laboratory and every other hospital service are utilized when needed and chosen for highest quality of care. He is not obligated by contract, investment or kickback to support any association of physicians, hospital or surgical product.
8. Equitable
Charges to insurance are accurate and not egregious. Bills and claims are prepared in house. As a sole proprietor, Dr. Andersen can make executive decisions to extend professional courtesy and be equitable with patients.
9. Efficient
Dr. Andersen cares about the efficient use of your healthcare dollar. Procedures and services performed in the office are less expensive compared to the same service provided in an emergency room or operating room. He does not waste operating time, surgical supplies or the cost of trade name drugs.
10. Surgical Fees
Dr. Andersen’s fees are determined by the local economy. Cosmetic surgery fees are transparent and are itemized for professional care, supplies, hospital and anesthesia. Hospital and anesthesia fees for cosmetic surgery have been negotiated and are discounted well below the fees for insurance covered procedures. Dr. Andersen will price match the fee of board certified plastic surgeons providing a hospital standard of care.