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Dr. Richard Nesmith, MD

Dr. Richard Nesmith, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*

Dr. Richard Nesmith, MD is a plastic surgeon in Gainesville, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (39 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
6801 NW 9th Blvd Ste 2
Gainesville, FL 32605

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nesmith is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Gainesville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Nesmith specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Nesmith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nesmith

4.3
39 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
82%
82%
4 star
0%
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3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
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1 star
15%
15%

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Disappointed
Had lip lift that resulted in massive swelling because steroids not given to me. As a result I was left with disfigurement that required over 2 years of surgery and left my mouth disfigured, Dr Nesmith stopped treating me, very arrogant and condescending, I’ve been to other surgeons but they won’t touch it, be warned, he is not a good surgeon.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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 explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 08, 2025
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Excellent Surgeon and staff
Dr. Nesmith and staff are very professional and make you feel very comfortable from the time you go for consultation to end of surgery. I’ve had surgery with Dr. Nesmith before and was never disappointed through the entire process.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Brenda M. – Jun 10, 2023
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recommendation for Dr. Nesmith
I had a Full Face Lift 6 or so years ago. My wife says Dr. Nesmith is an ARTIST when it comes to this proceedure. Thank you !
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Taylor – Oct 26, 2022
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Not completely satisfied
I had a lower face lift, upper and lower blephroplasty, ear lobe revision. I wish I could say that I was satisfied with my results for the money that I spent. My lower face, mouth, and jowls are still very droopy. I brought this up to him several times with no offer to improve my results. One upper eyelid still has excess tissue above and the other eye is very sunken underneath. Earlobe revision resulted in one being very short. My neck did turn out well. Had $1400 worth of fillers to attempt to fill in around my mouth and can see absolutely no improvement. Dr. Nesmith is a very nice gentleman though I wish that my results were better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 22, 2022
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My experience with Dr. Nesmith was that I ended up with bad results from surgery - scarring and shortage of skin. The type of surgery I had was very specific but evidently I was just given the everyday surgery that everyone else gets. Skills are not good.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2021
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After several consultations with other surgeons, I am SO glad I found Dr. NeSmith. Very informative and professional. I LOVE my results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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LAKE CITY – Jul 17, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Nesmith, MD is a plastic surgeon in Gainesville, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • North Carolina Baptist Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • North Carolina Baptist Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Florida

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32605
    Recipient of 80
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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