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Dr. Russell Stokes, MD

Dr. Russell Stokes, MD

Cosmetic Dermatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Russell Stokes, MD is a cosmetic dermatology specialist in Pinehurst, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991. He is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

5 First Village Dr Pinehurst, NC 28374

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Stokes specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Stokes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stokes

3.5

24 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tammy Joyner – Oct 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Jun 23, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vass – Jan 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
LC in Pinehurst, NC – May 30, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Fayetteville, NC – Apr 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
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Fayetteville, NC – Apr 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Fayetteville, NC – Apr 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
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Chris Evans in Fayetteville, NC – Nov 14, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Bernadette Unger in Sanford, NC – Jul 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Russell Strokes is a Plastic Surgeon serving the Pinehurst area for many. He is skilled in the full range of plastic and reconstructive services with special emphasis on breast augmentation and revisionary breast surgery, post bariatric surgery,...read more
  • Cosmetic Dermatology

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  • Uc Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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  • "Dr Stokes and his staff were exceptional!"

  • "Dr. Stokes was excellent and so was Tina and so was Bethany! Thanks!"

  • "I would and have recommended him to my friends."

  • "Everyone is great at his office and friendly."

  • "Extremely Professional, very attentive and really cares for your needs/concerns. He is my 4th doctor that I've gone to see and I choose him as the best! A little more expensive than others but definitely worth it."

  • "Dr. Stokes and his staff are very professional, informative and willing to work with all my needs."

  • "Dr. Stokes and his wonderful staff treated me very kindly. I appreciated the great care that was given to me. They all rock."

  • "Easy to talk to and I love my results. Dr Stokes and his staff helped me with my tummy area, the results are great and I can wear a bikini again."

  • "Such a wonderful doctor, so caring and knowledgeable; and an amazing surgeon! I had to have a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction, he made this tough time not seem so tough. He helped me get through this process with dignity"

  • "Excellent outcome. I am in the process of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. I have been treated with kindness, privacy and very little pain. I am happy with my treatment so far."

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Locations

Practice

Sleepmed Therapies Inc.5 First Village Dr Pinehurst, NC 28374
1

Practice

Firstheath Pinehurst Surgical-Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery300 Pavilion Way Southern Pines, NC 28387
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

    155 Memorial Dr
    Pinehurst, NC 28374
    Recipient of 11
    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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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