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Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Penn State College of Medicine

Professional interests include: laser resurfacing, varicose veins, injections, and more.

8415 Grant Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91941

(619) 464-9876

Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS is a plastic surgeon in La Mesa, CA specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Office Locations

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

8415 Grant Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91941

(619) 464-9876

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Some issues Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion, also known as dermaplaning, uses a high-speed rotating device to scrape away outer layers of the skin and create a smoother surface. This surgical procedure is most commonly used on the face, but it may be performed on other parts of the body as well. It treats the following skin issues:

Raised scars due to accidents, previous surgery, or acne.
Deep wrinkles.
Skin growths, like precancerous lesions.

During dermabrasion, a nurse or other healthcare professional holds the skin taut so that the doctor can apply gentle but constant pressure on the skin using the device. Depending on how much skin needs treatment, it may take a few minutes to over an hour to complete the surgery.

A waxy or moist dressing is placed on the skin at the end of the procedure. The treated area will be red and swollen for about two to three weeks. Itchiness and tingling will likely be present for some time. Although less common, enlarged pores, cold sores, rashes, and permanent skin discoloration may also occur. Normal activities may be resumed about two weeks following dermabrasion. However, swimming in chlorinated water and sports that involve the use of balls should be avoided for four to six weeks.

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

Harassment and bullying
Social rejection
Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

In The News

“Last year's winners included Frank Ault, a volunteer firefighter; Phil Bresnick, a trustee for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's San Diego-based Pacific South Coast Chapter; Dr. Susan...”—"Healthcare district looking for heroes", The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in La Mesa, CA during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	13

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
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	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	28

**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. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	23

**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. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	19

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
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	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
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	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
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	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in La Mesa, CA were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

doctor visit	57
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	20

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS graduated from Penn State College of Medicine. She completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She is certified by the Plastic surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Board Certification: Plastic surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, Sharp Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

Sharp Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Whole Foods Market

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$3,521 $3,521
Allergan Inc.	$1,870 STRATTICE $979	AlloDerm $854	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $20	SERI $17
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$644 Reconstruction $422	MemoryGel Breast Implants $68	MENTOR CPX Family of Breast Tissue Expanders $38	Augmentation $37	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $28	Other $51
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$524 INTEGRA $133	Bilayer Wound Matrix (BWM) $20	Recon-Skin and Wound $19	Flowable $15	PriMatrix $13	Other $325
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$450 $450
Other	$2,122 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $308	Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $277	SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT $215	Restrata Wound Matrix $186	SIENTRA HIGH STREIGHTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $99	Other $1,037

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,800
Food and Beverage	$3,913
Long term medical supply or device loan	$268
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150

Research Payments

Dr. Susan Kaweski, MD, FACS has received 9 research payments totaling $920.

Biography

Dr. Susan Kaweski's specialty is plastic surgery. Dr. Kaweski's clinical interests include tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), dermabrasion, and bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. She can accept Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. She is a graduate of Penn State College of Medicine. She trained at Naval Medical Center San Diego and Penn State Hershey Medical Center for residency. She speaks Hebrew. Dr. Kaweski's professional affiliations include Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp HealthCare. Her practice in La Mesa, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sharp HealthCare.