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Dr. Sam Most, MD

Dr. Sam Most, MD

Stanford, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Most, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Sam Most, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Most graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Most is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Most’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Most’s office at (650) 498-5710.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Most?

    Dr. Sam Most, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive 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. Most empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Neck, Craniofacial Surgery/Reconstruction, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Facelift, Facial Paralysis, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Fat Transfer, Mohs Reconstruction, Nose Job/Rhinoplasty, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Most is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Most board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Sam Most, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Most speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Most treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Most 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. Most. 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:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44310: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Valve Collapse
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Collapsed nostril
    • Nasal airway obstruction
    • Nasal passage collapse
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J34829: Nasal valve collapse, unspecified
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Cosmetic Procedures
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Body Enhancement Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z428: Encounter for other plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury

    Also known as:

    • Orofacial Dystonia
    • Dystonia
    • Facial Muscle Spasms
    • Jaw Dystonia
    • Mouth Dystonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Early Stage Melanoma of Face
    • Melanoma
    • Facial Melanoma
    • Stage 0 Facial Melanoma
    • Non-invasive Facial Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
    • Cutaneous Melanoma
    • Black Skin Cancer
    • Malignant Facial Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Face
    • Melanoma on Face

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D0339: Melanoma in situ of other parts of face
    • C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
    • C4330: Malignant melanoma of unspecified part of face

    Also known as:

    • Skin Thinning Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Atrophy
    • Thinning Skin
    • Degenerative Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L908: Other atrophic disorders of skin

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Nose
    • Nasal SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Nose
    • Nose Skin Malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44321: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Nose
    • Nose Bone Break
    • Fractured Nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Planned Wound Closure After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Delayed wound closure
    • Secondary wound closure
    • Post-op wound repair

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z481: Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Most perform as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Sam Most may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Most's office.

    Does Dr. Most accept my insurance?

    Dr. Most accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Most accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Most in Stanford, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Most's office located?

    Dr. Sam Most's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 498-5710

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    Dr. Sam Most's Practice 2

    801 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Transient, afferent input-dependent

    Proceedings of the tiol Academy of Sciences of the United States of Am, 2013

    Upper lid blepharoplasty.

    Facial plastic surgery, 2013

    Development of a Severity Classification System for Subjective sal Obstruction.

    JAMA facial plastic surgery

    Cadaveric alysis of sal valve suspension.

    Allergy & rhinology (Providence, R.I.), 2012

    The Double-Half Bilobe Flap: An Altertive for Midline Defects of the Tip and Supratip Region

    OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2012

    Intraoperative Angiography Using Laser

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2012

    Preservation of the sal Valve Area With a Lateral Crural Hinged Flap: A Cadaveric Study

    AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, 2012

    Stabilization of sal tip support in sal tip reduction surgery.

    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official jourl of American Aca, 2011

    sal Airway Preservation Using the Autospreader Technique Alysis of Outcomes Using a Disease

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2011

    Correlation of Asymmetric Facial Growth with Deviated sal Septum

    LARYNGOSCOPE, 2011

    Effects of Corticosteroids on Functiol Recovery

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2011

    An Introduction to Stem Cell Biology

    FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2010

    Three-dimensiol alysis of zygomatic-maxillary complex fracture patterns.

    Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction, 2010

    An Altertive Method for Reconstruction of Large Intrasal Lining Defects The Fari Method Revisited

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2010

    Rejuvetion of the upper eyelid.

    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America, 2010

    Adult Xanthogranuloma Causing sal Obstruction

    ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2010

    Pre- and postoperative portrait photography: standardized photos for various procedures.

    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America, 2010

    Principles of Photography in Rhinoplasty for the Digital Photographer

    CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY, 2010

    Lateral sal wall suspension using a bone-anchored suture technique.

    Archives of facial plastic surgery, 2010

    Comparative Computation of Orbital Volume From Axial

    OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 2010

    Measurements of Orbital Volume Change Using Computed Tomography

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2009

    Decompression of the Orbital Apex An Alterte Approach to Surgical Excision

    ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2009

    A Prospective Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Adhesive Pads

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2009

    Treatment of sal Obstruction in the Posttraumatic Nose

    OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2009

    Long-term outcomes of a rhinolift procedure for obstructive symptoms in the aging nose in 2

    Ear, nose, & throat jourl, 2009

    Preserving Structural Integrity of the Alar Cartilage

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2009

    Preoperative, anesthetic, and postoperative care for rhinoplasty patients.

    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America, 2009

    Trends in Functiol Rhinoplasty

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2008

    Repair of the Philtrum: An Illustrative Case Series

    JOURL OF CUTANEOUS MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 2008

    Magement of the lower lid in male blepharoplasty.

    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America, 2008

    Volumetric imaging of the malar fat pad and implications for facial plastic surgery

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2008

    Prospective examition of the efficacy of 2 topical over-the

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2007

    Placement of a lateral sal suspension suture via an exterl rhinoplasty approach

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2007

    Alysis of outcomes after functiol rhinoplasty using a disease-specific quality-of-life instrument

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2006

    Anterior septal reconstruction - Outcomes after a modified extracorporeal septoplasty technique

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2006

    A prospective examition of the efficacy of 2 noninvasive devices for treatment of the aging face

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2006

    Atomy of the eyelids.

    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America, 2005

    Porous high-density polyethylene for orbital reconstruction

    ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2005

    Efficacy of an over-the-counter lip enhancer in lip augmentation

    ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 2005

    A modern approach to sal osteotomies.

    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America, 2005

    Facial nerve recovery in bcl2 overexpression mice after crush injury.

    Archives of facial plastic surgery, 2004

    sal osteotomies: atomy, planning, and technique.

    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America, 2002

    The Abbe flap in secondary cleft lip repair.

    Archives of facial plastic surgery, 2002

    Outcomes of facial cosmetic procedures.

    Facial plastic surgery, 2002

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

    Dr. Most's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396795696.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Most?

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

    What is Dr. Sam Most's specialty?

    Dr. Most is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Stanford, CA. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Most to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sam Most affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Most is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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

    Where can I learn more about Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Explore Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sam Most accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sam Most is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sam Most offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Most's office at (650) 498-5710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sam Most?

    Please contact Dr. Most's office at (650) 498-5710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sam Most have?

    Dr. Sam Most is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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