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Dr. Richard N. Hess, MD

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery-Hand Surgery
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Hess And Sandeen Plastic Surgery 7436 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-3300

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Hess is a cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. He then attended the University of Arizona Medical School and graduated in the top third of his class. He performed his general surgical internship and residency at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program. He then completed his plastic surgical residency at the University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. Dr. Hess also spent six months to further study microsurgery and facial reconstruction at Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo, New York. His special interests throughout his training have been in cosmetic and hand surgery. He has also had special training in the use of lasers. Dr. Hess is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS.). His tenure as the Section Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was from 1989 – 2000. Dr. Hess performs many of his cosmetic procedures at Northwest Tucson Surgery Center. For those patients requiring a hospital setting, Dr. Hess is an active staff member at Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital. Dr. Hess performs his procedures (other than those under local anesthesia) only in accredited medical facilities and he utilizes only board certified anesthesiologists. Dr. Hess and his staff strive to maintain the highest quality of care in a comfortable environment to meet the personal needs of each patient.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Strong Memorial Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Hess And Sandeen Plastic Surgery
7436 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Hand Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery-Hand Surgery

Procedures Performed

Hand Rejuvenation
Breast Augmentation
Gynecomastia Surgery
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Labiaplasty
Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift)
Fillers
Chin Augmentation & Chin Implant
Skin Cancer Surgery
Lip Augmentation
Body Contouring
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brow Lift
Male Breast Reduction
Breast Implant Removal
Cubital Tunnel Release
Cortisone Injection
Lip Injections
Neck Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Reconstruction

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthOne
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Tricare
Physicians Mutual
Zenith
Humana

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Urology 32
Psychiatry 28
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Rehabilitation 19
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