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Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD

Accepting New Patients

(91 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: rhinoplasty, facial cosmetic surgery, breast reduction, and more.

1 Randall Square Suite 408
Providence, RI 02904

(401) 272-6602

Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD is a plastic surgeon in Providence, RI specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD is affiliated with Southcoast Health, Brown University Health, Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) and SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1 Randall Square Suite 408
Providence, RI 02904

(401) 272-6602

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Rhode Island Hospital (RIH)

1 Randall Square Suite 408
Providence, RI 02907

(401) 272-6602

(401) 273-2900

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1076 N. Main Street
Providence, RI 02904

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300 A Faunce Corner Road Suite 202
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

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300a Faunce Corner Road 2nd Floor, Suite 202
Dartmouth, MA 02747

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Some issues Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2014 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2016 were cancer.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2017 were cancer.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2018 were cancer, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2019 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2020 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2021 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, cancer, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, cancer, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	5

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD treated were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	27
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	56

Education & Training

Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Southcoast Health

Brown University Health

Rhode Island Hospital (RIH)

SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 91 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Providence, RI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$123 NATRELLE IMPLANTS $26	$97
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$93 Reconstruction $69	MemoryGel Breast Implants $24
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$47 AlloDerm $47
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$28 AQUAMANTYS $28
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$21 $21
Other	$13 $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$324

Biography

Dr. Caroline Plamondon is a specialist in plastic surgery. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Plamondon's clinical interests include breast augmentation, facial reconstruction, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Her professional affiliations include Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) and Southcoast Health. Southcoast Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Dartmouth, MA. After attending the University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Montreal. Dr. Plamondon (or staff) speaks Spanish and French.