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Dr. Gail Mattson-Gates, MD

Dr. Gail Mattson-Gates, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gail Mattson-Gates, MD is a plastic surgeon in Irvine, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County-Anaheim Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

6670 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618
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Dr. Mattson-Gates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mattson-Gates

3.3
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
36%
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2 star
9%
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1 star
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Minutes Before DMX
Met with Dr. Mattson-Gates two different times before surgery. Minutes before I was wheeled to surgery, I was left alone with her. She said I should only have a lumpectomy and not DMX. She repeated this to me three times even after I told her I was staying with my decision to do a DMX. This stressed me tremendously just before surgery and through my recovery. I did change to another plastic surgeon and am very pleased. I am still affected by her unprofessionalism.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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gc – Aug 06, 2024
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Would not recommend unless it's an emergency
No compassion. No empathy. Rushed through options and consents. Not prepared. Not professional. Had me walk through a populated hallway with an open and bleeding would exposed on my face.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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V – Sep 10, 2023
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Double mastectomy. Rushed through questions, spoke poorly of RNs in hospital, ill-prepared for sessions. Can show arrogant demeanor. I can’t comment on her skill set as I have no comparison, but the surgery seems good.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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SoCal stage 3 – May 17, 2022
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Dr. Matson-Gates performed breast reduction surgery on me several years ago. During consultation she made insulting remarks saying 'you are what you eat' & to lose weight. I weighed in the upper 160's at 5'7 & had lost 70+ pounds with my own willpower, no gastric surgery. She was insensitive & rude not knowing my weight loss history saying she was a model at my age. As for surgery results there's a lump of flesh bulging beside one breast & gave cortisone injections for scar which sunk in tissue.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Jan 13, 2017
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Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime.

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Permanente Med Ctr-usc School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office6670 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618
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Practice

Kaiser Permanente Scal441 N Lakeview Ave Anaheim, CA 92807
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Orange County-Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave
    Anaheim, CA 92806
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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