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Dr. Alexander Sinclair, MD

Whittier, CA

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    Who is Dr. Sinclair, Plastic Surgeon in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Alexander Sinclair, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Sinclair graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. Dr. Sinclair is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sinclair’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sinclair’s office at (562) 696-3135.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sinclair?

    Dr. Alexander Sinclair, 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. Sinclair empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Transgender Sexual Reassignment Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Whittier/CA community, Dr. Sinclair is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Sinclair go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    Is Dr. Sinclair board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Sinclair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Sinclair speak?

    Dr. Sinclair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sinclair treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sinclair 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. Sinclair. 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:

    • Transvestism
    • Transgender Identity
    • Cross-dressing
    • Transvestic disorder
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F641: Dual role transvestism
    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    What procedures does Dr. Sinclair perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sinclair 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. Sinclair. 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 Augmentation with Implants
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Enlargement Surgery
    • Boob Job
    • Mammoplasty Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19325: Breast augmentation with implant

    Also known as:

    • Liposuction of Legs
    • Arm Liposuction
    • Lower Extremity Liposuction
    • Leg Fat Removal
    • Suction-Assisted Lipectomy
    • Upper Extremity Liposuction
    • Suction-Assisted Lipectomy Arm
    • Fat Removal from Arms

    CPT Codes:

    • 15879: Suction assisted lipectomy; lower extremity
    • 15878: Suction assisted lipectomy; upper extremity

    Also known as:

    • Excess Skin Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Lipectomy
    • Skin Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Removal
    • Body Contouring Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15839: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area

    Also known as:

    • Hair Transplant (Multiple Punch Grafts)
    • Punch Graft Hair Restoration
    • Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
    • Hair Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15776: Punch graft for hair transplant; more than 15 punch grafts

    Also known as:

    • Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
    • Skin fat fascia graft
    • Composite tissue graft
    • Autologous fat graft
    • Soft tissue graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia

    Also known as:

    • Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
    • Nipple Reconstruction
    • Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Nipple Surgery
    • Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Explant Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation Removal
    • Silicone Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19328: Removal of intact breast implant

    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:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    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:

    • Neck Lift Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Rhytidectomy Neck
    • Platysmal Tightening
    • Neck Rejuvenation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15825: Rhytidectomy; neck with platysmal tightening (platysmal flap, P-flap)

    Also known as:

    • Forehead Lift
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Rhytidectomy
    • Cosmetic Forehead Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15824: Rhytidectomy; forehead

    Also known as:

    • Forehead Reduction Surgery
    • Jaw Muscle and Bone Reduction
    • Chin Surgery (Genioplasty)
    • Forehead Contouring
    • Frontal Sinus Setback
    • Facial Feminization Surgery (Forehead)
    • Masseter Reduction
    • Jawline Contouring
    • Benign Masseteric Hypertrophy Treatment
    • Sliding Genioplasty
    • Chin Augmentation Surgery
    • Chin Reshaping
    • Mandibular Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 21139: Reduction forehead; contouring and setback of anterior frontal sinus wall
    • 21295: Reduction of masseter muscle and bone (eg, for treatment of benign masseteric hypertrophy); extraoral approach
    • 21121: Genioplasty; sliding osteotomy, single piece

    Also known as:

    • Forehead Reshaping Surgery
    • Forehead Contouring
    • Forehead Reduction
    • Cranioplasty (Forehead)
    • Bone Graft to Forehead

    CPT Codes:

    • 21138: Reduction forehead; contouring and application of prosthetic material or bone graft (includes obtaining autograft)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Bone Reduction Surgery
    • Facial osteoplasty
    • Facial bone contouring
    • Facial bone shaving
    • Jaw reduction surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21209: Osteoplasty, facial bones; reduction

    Also known as:

    • Cheek Augmentation with Implants
    • Malar implants
    • Cheek implants
    • Cheekbone enhancement
    • Facial prosthetics

    CPT Codes:

    • 21270: Malar augmentation, prosthetic material

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Nose Job with Septum Repair
    • Primary Rhinoplasty
    • Septorhinoplasty
    • Nasal Reshaping
    • Cosmetic Nose Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair

    Also known as:

    • Male to Female Gender Affirming Surgery
    • Vaginoplasty for Intersex Conditions
    • Gender Reassignment Surgery MTF
    • Sex Reassignment Surgery Male to Female
    • Transgender Surgery MTF
    • Vaginoplasty
    • Vaginal Reconstruction
    • Intersex Vaginoplasty
    • Genital Reconstructive Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55970: Intersex surgery; male to female
    • 57335: Vaginoplasty for intersex state

    Does Dr. Sinclair accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sinclair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 696-3135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sinclair accept in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Sinclair in Whittier, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Care N' Care

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Sinclair's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Sinclair's Primary Practice

    7921 Painter Ave

    Whittier, CA 90602

    (562) 696-3135

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    What is Dr. Sinclair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sinclair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407063951.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sinclair?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sinclair

    What is Dr. Alexander Sinclair's specialty?

    Dr. Sinclair is a Plastic Surgeon near Whittier, 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. Sinclair to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexander Sinclair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sinclair is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Whittier Hospital Medical Center, Southern California Hospital at Hollywood. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alexander Sinclair accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Sinclair is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Sinclair offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sinclair's office at (562) 696-3135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Sinclair?

    Please contact Dr. Sinclair's office at (562) 696-3135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Sinclair have?

    Dr. Alexander Sinclair is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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