Business Details
Your Trusted Plastic Surgery Experts in Phoenix, AZ
Acharya Plastic Surgery has been dedicated to providing exceptional medical expertise and surgical services for over three decades. Founded by Dr. Govind Acharya, a double-board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, our practice combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to advancing patient care. We specialize in independent medical examinations, peer reviews, and expert witness testimony, serving both individual patients and legal professionals. Our team maintains active memberships in prestigious organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of practice.With thousands of procedures performed and affiliations with institutions like the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, we prioritize precision, ethical integrity, and personalized solutions. Our services extend to disability evaluations, burn examinations, and trauma assessments, addressing complex medical-legal needs. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve as a trusted resource for accurate, evidence-based medical evaluations and innovative surgical care.
Services
Independent Medical Examinations
Medical Record Reviews
Peer Reviews
Second Surgical Opinions
Disability Evaluations
Burn Examinations
Trauma Rupture Evaluations
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Our team includes double-board-certified surgeons with Mayo Clinic affiliations.
- We maintain active memberships in leading surgical organizations.
- Our expertise extends to complex medical-legal evaluations and expert testimony.
- We combine clinical excellence with personalized, patient-centered care.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Surgery
Services
Independent Medical Examinations
Comprehensive assessments to determine injury causation, treatment effectiveness, and disability ratings. Our evaluations include medical record reviews, physical exams, and detailed reports for legal or insurance purposes. Services support personal injury cases, auto accident claims, and workers' compensation disputes.
Second Surgical Opinions
Expert analysis of proposed surgical treatments to confirm necessity and explore alternatives. We review medical records, assess current treatment plans, and provide evidence-based recommendations to ensure optimal patient outcomes and informed decision-making.
Disability Evaluations
Objective evaluations to determine disability ratings using AMA Guides or state-specific standards. Our assessments analyze medical records, conduct physical exams, and provide detailed reports for legal or insurance claims related to permanent impairment.
Burn Examinations
Specialized evaluations for burn injuries to assess treatment effectiveness, scarring, and functional limitations. We provide medical-legal reports on causation, required interventions, and long-term care needs for burn-related claims or litigation.
Peer Reviews
Detailed analysis of medical records by specialists in the same field to evaluate treatment adherence to standards. Our peer reviews assess care continuity, guideline compliance, and treatment appropriateness for legal or insurance review processes.
People
Govind Acharya
Medical Director
Dr. Acharya is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He completed his residency at the University of Massachusetts and fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. He serves on the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine faculty and leads Phoenix's X-Tattoo community program.
Questions
What services does Acharya Plastic Surgery Center offer?
We specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery, independent medical evaluations, peer reviews, and expert witness testimony for medical-legal cases.
How experienced is Dr. Govind Acharya?
Dr. Acharya has over 30 years of experience, is double-board-certified, and serves on the clinical faculty at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
Do you handle medical-legal cases?
Yes, we provide independent medical examinations, disability evaluations, and expert testimony for personal injury, auto accidents, and trauma cases.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Phoenix, Arizona, with expertise in burn examinations, reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic procedures.
