Dr. Steve Laverson, MD
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Dr. Steve Laverson, MD
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Steve Laverson, MD is a plastic surgeon in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Laverson is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Laverson specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Laverson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Laverson
4.9
| 5 Star | 95% | 95% |
| 4 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 3% | 3% |
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care philosophy
Because Dr. Laverson is an excellent surgeon, your operation here will be slow.You will NOT get SLOW everywhere, but you'll get it here. Because we do MORE for you, it takes LONGER. Surgery is complex, and great surgery,...read more
biography
Known as an artist even before high school, Dr. Steve Laverson attended the United States Naval Academy on a Congressional Appointment from 1975-77, and graduated first in his class at the University of Maryland in 1979. At the University...read moreCosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic Medicine
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Internship Hospital, 1985University Of Maryland, Baltimore
Medical School, 1983
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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