Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Symbas, Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. John Symbas, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Symbas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Symbas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Symbas’s office at (678) 494-2380.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Symbas?
Dr. John Symbas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Symbas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Oculoplastic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Symbas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Symbas board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Symbas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2012
What languages does Dr. Symbas speak?
Dr. Symbas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Symbas treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Symbas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Symbas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
- Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Misshapen reconstructed breast
- Breast implant deformity
- Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
- Breast implant disproportion
- Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
- Reconstructed breast imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
- N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Breast implant hardening
- Breast Reconstruction
- Capsular contracture
- Breast implant scar tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
What procedures does Dr. Symbas perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Symbas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Symbas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Expander Removal
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Expander Removal Surgery
- Breast Expander Removal
- Skin Expander Removal
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11971: Removal of tissue expander without insertion of implant
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 19316: Mastopexy
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Removal
- Complete Breast Capsulectomy
- Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
- Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)
CPT Codes:
- 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- Rib nerve injection
- Chest wall nerve block
- Intercostal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
Also known as:
- Intercostal Nerve Block (Additional Level)
- Rib Nerve Block
- Chest Wall Nerve Injection
- Intercostal Pain Injection
- Thoracic Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64421: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Symbas accept my insurance?
Dr. Symbas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 494-2380 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Symbas accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Symbas in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Symbas' office located?
Dr. John Symbas' Primary Practice
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 870
Atlanta, GA 30342
(678) 494-2380
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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What is Dr. Symbas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Symbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619158615.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Symbas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Symbas
What is Dr. John Symbas's specialty?
Dr. Symbas is a Plastic Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Symbas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Symbas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Symbas is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Symbas accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. John Symbas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Symbas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Symbas's office at (678) 494-2380 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Symbas?
Please contact Dr. Symbas's office at (678) 494-2380 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Symbas have?
Dr. John Symbas is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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