Plastic Surgeon Islip

Nestled along the picturesque southern coast of Long Island, with art galleries and delightful bakeries, the town of Islip is thriving. Among the many beautiful islands, bays, and beaches, Islip is also host to one of the East Coast’s most sought-after plastic surgeons.

Dr. Stephen Harris is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in all aspects of breast reconstruction, especially post-mastectomy after a cancer diagnosis or following preventative mastectomy for genetic predisposition to cancer. Harris Plastic Surgery is also a center of excellence for cosmetic breast and abdominal contouring surgery. He also performs facial aesthetic surgery. If you are looking for a plastic surgeon near Islip,
Dr. Harris and his team are here for you.

The Schnur scale in breast reduction surgery uses a combination of body measurements, height, and weight to determine if breast reduction surgery is medically necessary.

What Can We Do for You?

Dr. Harris has become the go-to surgeon for women considering prophylactic mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. In addition to being a preeminent choice for this preventative procedure, he also has years of experience completing plastic surgery reconstructions and enhancements that require precise microsurgical techniques. The table below lists examples of procedures available at Harris Plastic Surgery. Click the links for more detailed information, or call or text us today at 631.422.9100 for answers to your questions.

Procedures We Offer

Harris Plastic Surgery: Healthcare at Its Finest

Dr. Haris is one of the best in his field—evident from his appointments as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at West Islip’s Good Samaritan Hospital, and his presence in New York hospitals as an affiliated staff surgeon and expert consultant. His impressive medical training and forward-thinking approaches have improved the field of breast reconstruction surgery in Long Island. He cultivates an environment of professional excellence, so the staff at Harris Plastic Surgery are all experts in their own right.

With her considerable experience as an insurance liaison between providers and patients, Joanne Parrinello offers phenomenal patient care as our Care Coordinator. She can help you navigate the world of surgical scheduling and will also work with your insurance provider to minimize out-of-pocket costs and help you negotiate pre-authorizations for your surgical needs. She works to make your overall experience as stress-free as possible. The entire Harris Plastic Surgery team is known among our patients for:

Results You Can Depend On

An excellent plastic surgeon will provide you with a before and after photos portfolio of their work to see actual patients who underwent your surgery of interest. Peer through our online galleries to see past work from Harris Plastic Surgery.

A Long Career of Patient Care and Advocacy

One of the foundations of care at Harris Plastic Surgery is advocating for patients. This means we will provide you with all the information you could need to make an informed healthcare decision. Our team believes all women deserve the opportunity to regain their personal autonomy and feel empowered after receiving a cancer diagnosis or high-risk genetic screening results.

Providing an Excellent Experience

Beginning with the initial consultation, all the way through any follow-up appointments, patients who have worked with Dr. Harris and his staff have given exceptionally positive reviews about our dedication to patient care, their surgical results, and the overall patient experience.

Outstanding Education, Credentials, and Certifications

Dr. Harris is not only certified through the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, but he also holds surgical staff appointments with several hospitals and foundations. Dr. Harris is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Global Smile Foundation and provides cleft lip and palate surgery during charitable medical missions.
Dr. Stephen Harris is an expert plastic surgeon and patient advocate in Islip, NY

Areas We Serve

Located in West Islip, we are easily accessible to those in Islip and the surrounding areas, including New York City and the rest of Long Island. In addition to supporting local residents, we also care for traveling patients—some women come from several states away to work with Dr. Harris for their post-mastectomy reconstruction and revision needs.

Searching for a Plastic Surgeon in Islip? Contact Harris Plastic Surgery To Schedule Your Consultation

At Harris Plastic Surgery, we’re dedicated to empowering women so they can make the surgical decisions that will work best for their lives and unique needs. Regardless of your treatment needs, we strive to provide you with a supportive, welcoming environment.

Our staff is top-notch at coordinating care and communicating with insurance providers to give you the best patient experience. With our office as the single point-of-contact, your experience is streamlined so you can focus on the truly important things: your health and well-being.

Looking for a top-notch plastic surgeon? Islip residents can call or text us anytime at 631.422.9100 to schedule a consultation.

You can also visit our contact page to learn more about the procedures and patient experience we can offer you, and call us with any plastic surgery or insurance questions you have—we would love to help.

Stephen U. Harris, MD FACS

Dr. Stephen U. Harris is a board-certified plastic surgeon and recognized expert in breast reduction and reconstruction surgeries, having performed thousands in his career. When it comes to patient care, his philosophy is that every surgery should improve his patient’s overall quality of life, not just their appearance. Dr. Harris stays up-to-date on all the latest advancements in breast augmentation, reconstruction, and reduction and is a recognized innovator in the field. In fact, he was the first surgeon at Good Samaritan Hospital to offer primary prepectoral implant breast reconstruction, as well as secondary prepectoral revision surgery.

Dr. Harris also serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York and is an active staff surgeon (and former Chief of Plastic Surgery) at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, New York.

Joanne Parrinello | Practice Manager

Joanne Parrinello is an expert patient care coordinator, with two decades of experience navigating the complex financial side of medically necessary breast reduction and reconstruction surgery. She acts as a guide to patients, helping them understand their options and their expected out-of-pocket expense. The insurance industry can be complex and filled with jargon that makes you feel like you need a translator. At Harris Plastic Surgery, Joanne is that translator.