43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaweski, Plastic Surgeon in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Kaweski completed her residency at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Cleft Palate Association, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, San Diego County Medical Society, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, American Association of Women Surgeons, American Medical Women’s Association, San Diego Surgical Society, and American Society of Microbiologists. Dr. Kaweski is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaweski’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaweski’s office at (619) 464-9876.
Where did Dr. Kaweski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan
Residency: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA | The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Medical School: Washington and Jefferson College | Pennsylvania State University Hershey | SUNY Buffalo
Is Dr. Kaweski board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kaweski speak?
Dr. Kaweski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Kaweski treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kaweski 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. Kaweski. 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:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Ear
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- BCC of Lip
- Lip Skin Cancer
- Rodent Ulcer of Lip
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C44212: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right ear and external auricular canal
- C4401: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of lip
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
What procedures does Dr. Kaweski perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kaweski 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. Kaweski. 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:
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Face Wound Repair
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Simple Facial Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Large)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Arms, Legs)
- Simple Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Facial laceration repair
- Complex facial wound closure
- Repair of face injury
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Intermediate Facial Laceration Repair
- Eyelid Wound Stitching
- Lip Laceration Repair
- Facial laceration repair, intermediate
- Deeper facial cut repair
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
- Minor Facial Laceration Repair
- Stitches for Small Face Cut
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Stitches for face wound
- Eyelid cut repair
- Lip wound closure
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Large Cut Stitching
- Intermediate Skin Repair
- Laceration Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Surgical Wound Repair (Body)
- Superficial wound closure, face
CPT Codes:
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12054: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12053: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 5.1 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12055: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
- 12013: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 12037: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); over 30.0 cm
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12035: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
- 12016: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
Also known as:
- Excess Skin Removal
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Lipectomy
- Skin Excision
- Subcutaneous Tissue Removal
- Body Contouring Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 15839: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area
- 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)
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Additional Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face/Ears)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
- Full Thickness Graft (Additional Area)
- Skin Graft for Face/Ears
- Composite Graft (Additional)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
- 15261: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial 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
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
- Skin Flap Delay or Sectioning (Head, Neck, Limbs)
- Facial Skin Flap Surgery
- Paramedian forehead flap
- Axial pattern flap
- Forehead reconstruction
- Skin Flap Division
- Flap Inset Procedure
- Tissue Flap Surgery
- Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer (Face)
- Reconstructive Flap Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)
- 15620: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, or feet
- 15576: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Small Mole Removal
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11400: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Kaweski accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaweski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 464-9876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaweski accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Kaweski in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kaweski's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 133 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
90% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Susan Kaweski an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kaweski has been rated and reviewed by 133 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kaweski, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
American Cleft Palate Association
Professional Member
American Medical Association
Professional Member
California Medical Association
Professional Member
San Diego County Medical Society
Professional Member
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Professional Member
American Association of Women Surgeons
Professional Member
American Medical Women’s Association
Professional Member
San Diego Surgical Society
Professional Member
American Society of Microbiologists
Professional Member
Awards
Compassionate Doctor Recognition
Vitals
On-Time Doctor Award
Vitals
Patients' Choice Award
Vitals
What is Dr. Kaweski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaweski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629076856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaweski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaweski
What is Dr. Susan Kaweski's specialty?
Dr. Kaweski is a Plastic Surgeon near La Mesa, CA. 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. Kaweski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Susan Kaweski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaweski is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Susan Kaweski accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Kaweski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Kaweski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaweski's office at (619) 464-9876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Kaweski?
Please contact Dr. Kaweski's office at (619) 464-9876 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Kaweski have?
Dr. Susan Kaweski is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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