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Practice Philosophy
This office offers expertise and excellence in focused areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery with an emphasis on office based surgery. Carefully listening to the patient's concerns and evaluating what the patient would like corrected, maintained, improved, and/or restored toward normal is the basis for then presenting appropriate treatment options. Realistically achieving patient goals and satisfaction is of the utmost importance. Aesthetic objectives and expectations are realistically presented, recognizing limitations of plastic surgery procedures.
Location & Office Hours
Suite 1
1297 Burns Way
Kalispell MT 59901-3109
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 406-752-1404
Specialty
Breast Surgery
Body Contouring
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Skin Cancer Excision/Reconstruction
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1979
American Board of Plastic Surgery Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, 1992
American Board of Plastic Surgery Voluntary Re-Certification, 2003
Education
BMS - Northwestern University, 1963-1965
MD - Northwestern Medical School, 1965-1969
Surgery Internship - Stanford University Medical Center, 1969-1970
General and Plastic Surgery Residency - Stanford University Medical Center, 1970-1971
U.S. Air Force, Whiteman, AFB 1971-1973
General and Plastic Surgery Residency - Stanford University Medical Center, 1973-1978
Plastic Surgery Chief Resident - Stanford University Medical Center, 1977-1978
Private Practice, 1978-Present
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Northwest Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Insurance
Allegiance Benefit Plan
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Inter West Health
Payment Options
Medicaid
Discover
Visa
MasterCard
Patient Financing
Cash
Personal Checks
Facilities
This practice offers 25 years of experience in office surgery covering a wide scope of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. The office and the operating room are inspected and certified. The operating room is staffed with registered nurses completing a professional dedicated surgical team. All enjoy their work. Previous patients are complementary of the caring, trustworthy, and confidential atmosphere. Our facility provides a personal private experienced surgical environment; cost and time efficient compared to hospital facilities.
Hospital Affiliations
Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Kalispell, MT
Health Center Northwest, Kalispell, MT
Consultations
The consultation will consist of a direct, personal, face to face discussion with this physician. Appropriate time will be alloted for the topic of the consultation and questions you may have. Your past medical history as it may relate to treatment possibilities or options will be discussed. After an examination, possible treatment options and potential benefits will be considered. In general these options offer benefits such as improved appearance, increased happiness, increased self esteem and self confidence, and often promote increased activities and a healthier lifestyle. (Where applicable, options/services not provided by this physician will be discussed and appropriate suggestions/referrals will be offered.) The risks, the average recovery, the operating room setting, the average result, and how you the patient are involved in your recovery to optimize the outcome will be explained for each possible treatment options. You will be provided with a cost estimate for the procedure(s) you are interested in. You will also be encouraged to call or return for further discussion if you have additional questions. If this physician is not available at the time of your call, his office staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they may be able to answer many of your questions.
Roger G. Brown, M.D. - Office
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