Dr. Eric Dobratz, MD is a facial plastic & reconstructive surgery specialist in Virginia Beach, VA and has been practicing for 9 years. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Med School Of The Med College Of Hampton Roads Norfolk Va in 2003 and specializes in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery.Read his story
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
2075 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 310
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 689-8500
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Dobratz performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Bell's Palsy
very high
more than 99% of peers
Facial Reconstruction
very high
more than 92% of peers
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
normal
more than 60% of peers
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Dr. Dobratz's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Dobratz "Dr. Eric Dobratz is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in EVMS Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Dobratz has a highly specialized practice where he focuses exclusively on plastic surgery of the face, head and neck. He has double board certifications from the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Dobratz is thrilled to be back in practice at EVMS, where he completed his medical school training and received the honor of being elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After medical school, he completed an internship in General Surgery and Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Dobratz trained with a highly recognized facial plastic surgeon at the University of Virginia, Dr. Stephen Park, where he developed his skills in performing facial plastic surgery. During this time, Dr. Dobratz was also recognized for his research in tissue engineering; he was the first resident to be awarded the distinguished Leslie Bernstein Research Grant, through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Through this research, Dr. Dobratz was able to begin to develop a new technique to produce injectable tissue engineered cartilage for reconstruction of facial deformities.Upon completion of his residency training, Dr. Dobratz was awarded a prestigious fellowship position with one of the nations' leading facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Peter Hilger. Under the mentorship of Dr. Hilger and his team of facial plastic surgeons at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Dobratz honed his skills in the latest techniques in rhinoplasty, cosmetic surgery, and facial reconstruction, including the repair of congenital facial deformities and reconstruction after resection of facial skin cancers. He has been recognized locally for his expertise and has received awards including, Top 40 under 40 recognition, Top Docs in Hampton Roads Magazine and Sentara/EVMS Leadership Endowed Chair. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Dobratz "Dr. Dobratz considers it a privilege to help people desiring cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the head and neck achieve their personal goals. He works with his patients to achieve their best possible results, focusing on creating a "non-operated" look, providing patients with a refreshed and revitalized appearance."
1 Specialties
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
- Plastic Surgery & Facial SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
25 Conditions Treated
- Aging Face
- Bell's Palsy
- Broken Nose
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Cosmetic Conditions
- Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
- Dentofacial Anomalies
- Deviated Septum
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eyelid Disorders
- Gum Cancer
- Lip Cancer
- Mandibular Hypoplasia
- Maxillary Hypoplasia
- Nasal Obstruction
- Oral and-or Facial Cleft
- Otitis Media
- Pharyngitis
- Skin Aging
- Skin Cancer
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Wheezing
21 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox® Injection
- Brow Lift
- Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
- Cosmetic Facial Surgery
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Dermal Filler
- Ear Reconstruction
- Facelift
- Facial Contour Alteration
- Facial Reconstruction
- Fat Grafting to the Face
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Plastic Surgery, Facial
- Skin Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
- Tear Duct Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- James Madison UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1997
- Eastern Virginia Med School Of The Med College Of Hampton Roads Norfolk VaMedical School | Graduated 2003
- University of Virginia / Main CampusInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
- University of VirginiaResidency Hospital | Completed 2008
- University of Minnesota / Twin Cities CampusFellowship Hospital | Completed 2009
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Dobratz accepts 14 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- AnthemPathway X Tier Hosp HealthKeepers DirectAccess VA
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldKeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health CareSouthern Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care of VirginiaCoventry Health Care of Virginia HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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