Dr. Richard Hess, MD

Dr. Richard Hess, MD

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Age 60
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Dr. Richard Hess, MD is a plastic surgery specialist in Tucson, AZ and has been practicing for 31 years. He graduated from University Of Arizona in 1983 and specializes in plastic surgery.
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Hess & Sandeen Plastic Surgery

7436 N La Cholla Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85741

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthCare

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Top Care Areas

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Wound Repair
very high
more than 96% of peers
Gynecomastia
high
more than 78% of peers
Excision of Skin Cancer
normal
more than 80% of peers

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Hess "Our practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care in a supportive and caring environment."

1  Specialties

  • Plastic Surgery

1  Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery
    Accredited by: American Board of Plastic Surgery*

13  Conditions Treated

  • Benign Tumor
  • Breast Hypoplasia
  • Breast Ptosis
  • Cancer
  • Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
  • Congenital Anomalies of Breast
  • Gigantomastia
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hand Conditions
  • Hidradenitis
  • Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
  • Skin Cancer
  • Wrinkles

27  Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Body Contouring (After Weight Loss Surgery)
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift Surgery
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Surgical Procedure
  • Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
  • Excision of Skin Cancer
  • Excision of Skin Lesion
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Reconstruction
  • Hand Surgery
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Lip, Excision or Resection
  • Liposuction
  • Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
  • Skin and Tissue Reduction
  • Skin Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
  • Skin Excision for Hidradenitis
  • Skin Grafts
  • Wound Repair

Background Check

Malpractice Claims not available

Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Arizona.

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

  • University Of Arizona
    Medical School | Graduated 1983
  • Phoenix Integrat Surgery Res Pgrm
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1984
  • Phoenix Integrat Surgery Res Pgrm
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1987
  • University Rochester
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1989

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Hess has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Hess' Reviews

4.8
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hess to family and friends
69 total reviews (23 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (69)

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Dr. Hess' Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    Under 10 minutes

Patient Comments (23)

I’m 69 years old, and I was nervous having. Feast reduction surgery. Dr Hess was excellent, he explained everything to my satisfaction. I love my results and my only regret was because of my neverousness I should have done this when I was a little younger. I would recommend Dr Hess to anyone. He’s...more
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I heartily recommend Richard Hess, MD for plastic surgery. He is well trained and experienced and has a warm friendly personality. His office is professional and helpful. Dr. Hess made me feel comfortable about an elective procedure I needed done (breast surgery) for a very long time. He...more
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I am a 68 year old woman who had suffered from neck and shoulder pain for over 30 years. I had wanted a breast reduction for many years and after a severe flare-up of shoulder pain, I went to Dr. Hess for the procedure. I am a very active horseback rider and he was very understanding of what I...more
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I feel so very fortunate to have had my surgery with Dr. Hess! I interviewed other surgeons, but from the moment I walked in to Hess & Sandeen, I knew I made the right choice. The professionalism of the staff and office were so impressive. Most important was the time, care, patience and concern I...more
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DR. Hess and all his staff are amazing!! The experience for my self and my family has been great. I am so greatful for the fact that while i have been getting treatment all my questions and concerns have been addressed. He did an amazing job on my surgery. The before and after pictures look like a...more
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Dr. Hess accepts 10 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
    Health Net HMO
    Health Net PPO
    HealthNet
  • Humana
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthCare
    AARP Medicare Complete Essential HMO
    AARP Medicare Complete Premier HMO
    AARP Medicare Complete Value HMO
    AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 1 HMO
    AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 2 HMO
    AARP Supplement
    Choice EPO
    Choice HMO
    Choice Plus
    Choice Plus EPO
    Choice Plus HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Choice Plus PPO
    Commercial HMO
    Medicare
    Medicare Advantage
    Medicare Advantage - Chronic Complete HMO-SNP
    Medicare Advantage HMO
    Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Medicare Supplement PPO
    PacifiCare Arizona PPO
    PacifiCare HMO
    Secure Horizons
    Secure Horizons PPO
    Select HMO
    Select Plus EPO
    United Healthcare HMO
    UnitedHealthCare HSA

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Dr. Hess' affiliated hospitals

Northwest Medical Center
6200 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
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Oro Valley Hospital
1551 E Tangerine Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
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