Michael S. Beckenstein, MD

800 St. Vincent's Drive, Suite 610
Birmingham, AL 35205

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Plastic Surgeon

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About Dr. Beckenstein

Board certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery +Board certification in Plastic Surgery indicates that a licensed physician has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) through a voluntary process. The ABPS requires physicians to meet a defined standard of training, education and knowledge and pass a series of examinations in order to be certified in Plastic Surgery or a related subspecialty. The ABPS is a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Education

Undergraduate:
B.S. Biology Union College, Schenectady NY, 1982

Medical School:
Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA, 1987

Post-medical school training

Residency:
General Surgery, St. Barnabas Medical Center, 1987 - 1992

Residency:
Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH, 1994

Research Fellowship:
Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH, 1994

Fellowship:
Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction Foundation Atlanta, GA
Carl Hartrampf Jr M.D., 1995

Fellowship:
Breast Reconstruction/Aesthetic Surgery, Georgetown University Washington D.C.
Scott Spear, M.D., 1996

Fellowship:
Breast Reconstruction/ Aesthetic Surgery, Birmingham, Al
1998

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LKTennisGirl 1 post

“Breast Reduction - Age 42 - Birmingham, AL”

Breast Reduction

"My rating may be because I really needed my hand held along this process. I think I should have verbalized that to him more than I did. All in all the process and working with the surgeon and his staff was terrific. I was very organized and methodical about my decision. They seem to appreciate that I came into this with prepared questions and took personal responsibility for my decision and the process. You can never be too informed. There are no stupid questions so make sure you communicate effectively with your surgeon and his staff. If you don't get 'the warm fuzzies' dealing with them, then find another surgeon."

pennina 1 post

“The Most Caring Doctor - Birmingham, AL”

"When I had an abnormal mammogram I prayed for wisdom and guidance that God would lead me to the right Doctors. When I first met Dr. Beckenstein and his staff I knew that this was the man that God placed in my life for this purpose. I have never had a Doctor that delivered such caring service! The results of my breast reconstruction and the tummy tuck that I opted for could not me more pleasing to me and my Husband. My Husband says he likes the way I look better than before. Both Dr. Beckenstein and his staff are so available and helpful. I have a ministry that I mentor women with breast cancer and I always highly recommend Dr. Beckenstein and his staff. Mary E. Mullins"

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Professional memberships

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Hospital affiliations

Saint Vincent's Birmingham, Trinity Hospital, Brookwood Medical Center

Aesthetic medicine experience

13 years (post-medical training)