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I've never had a flat stomach, even before I had my two sons via c-sections 20+ years ago. It's not that I never tried. Believe me, I tried! I would build muscle, but you wouldn't see it under the "tummy tire" or "muffin top" that was always there. Last summer, a good friend and I were talking (for the umpteenth time) about how awesome it would be to have a tummy tuck done. She had gone to a consult with another doctor a few months prior about having the procedure done. So I decided it was time that I either did something about it or stop talking about it forever! I found Dr Patel's name through my dermatologists office and made a consultation appointment right then. I knew from the moment Dr Patel walked in that he was the one who could help me. He had such a friendly, yet professional way about him that put me at ease right away. When my husband got home that night I told him all about Dr Patel and how much I really liked him. My husband asked, "When's the surgery?" Preop, surgery and recovery went smoothly. I was well informed ahead of the surgery so I was relaxed and completely at ease when I arrived at the surgery center. During the first few weeks of my recovery, Dr Patel was only a text or phone call away when I had questions. I am now a little over 4 months out from surgery and I couldn't be happier with the results! I can actually tuck my shirt into my pants with a confidence I've never before felt. I've even gone down 3 pant sizes. Shopping for clothes has been fun! I am so very glad I finally made the decision to have the surgery. And I'm especially glad Dr Patel was the one to do it. Thank you.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 28 insurances accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
- 105 comments
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 location
Patients’ Perspective
- On-time appointments
- Good bedside manner
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Awards
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Location
Dr. Tarak Patel Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
105 27th Ave SE Puyallup, WA 98374 Tel: (253) 514-1381
Accepting New Patients
Insurance Plans Accepted by Tarak Hasmukh Patel
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
- CIGNA HMO
- CIGNA LocalPlus
- CIGNA Open Access Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- First Choice
- First Health PPO
- Group Health Coop Core
- Heritage Prime
- Individual Signature
- MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- Preferred Provider Network - WA
- Premera Heritage and Heritage Plus 1
- Premera Heritage Signature
- Providence Choice Network
- UHC Choice Plus POS
- UHC Navigate HMO
- UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
- UHC Nexus Open Access
- UHC Options PPO
- UHC Signature Value
- UW Medicine Accountable Care Network
- WA AWH Puget Sound
Specialties
Tarak Hasmukh Patel has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Tarak Hasmukh Patel has the following 10 areas of expertise
- Skin Cancer
- Laser Resurfacing
- Mammography
- Dermabrasion
- Women's Health
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Hair Restoration
- Body Imaging
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Education
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Medical School
General Surgery - Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Residency
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX
Residency
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