Doctor Information
Michael S. Beckenstein, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the surgeon behind Beckenstein Plastic Surgery. He earned a BS in biology at Union College and his MD at Eastern Virginia Medical School, completed general surgery training at St. Barnabas Medical Center and a plastic surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University, and completed fellowships in breast reconstruction in Atlanta with Dr. Carl Hartrampf and at Georgetown with Dr. Scott Spear and in aesthetic surgery and breast reconstruction in Birmingham with Dr. James Grotting.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Aesthetic and Breast Surgery, Birmingham (Dr. Grotting)
- Fellowship: Breast Reconstruction, Georgetown University (Dr. Spear)
- Fellowship: Breast Reconstruction, Atlanta (Dr. Hartrampf)
- Residency: Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
- Residency: General Surgery, St. Barnabas Medical Center
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Undergraduate: BS in Biology, Union College
- Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
- NPI Number: 1356323547
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Beckenstein focuses on breast and aesthetic surgery at Beckenstein Plastic Surgery, including:
- Breast augmentation and lift
- Breast reconstruction
- Body contouring
According to the practice, Dr. Beckenstein is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and founded the Alabama Breast Cancer Cooperative.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Beckenstein Plastic Surgery
- Address: 800 St Vincent’s Dr North Tower Suite 610, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Phone: (205) 933-9308
- Website: msbmd.com/dr-beckenstein
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Beckenstein train?
He trained in plastic surgery at Case Western Reserve University and completed breast-focused fellowships in Atlanta, at Georgetown and in Birmingham.
Is Dr. Beckenstein board certified?
Yes. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Where does Dr. Beckenstein see patients?
At Beckenstein Plastic Surgery, 800 St Vincent’s Dr North Tower Suite 610, Birmingham, AL 35205. Call (205) 933-9308.
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