Overview
Paradise Valley Cosmetic SurgeonDr. Stephen P. Beals graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a General Surgery Residency at Beaumont Hospital in Detroit, MI. In pursuit of specialized training, he completed the Phoenix Plastic Surgery Residency in Phoenix, AZ, which included reconstructive and cosmetic techniques, followed by a Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship at the University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. He has been in private practice since 1986 and has founded the Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona and the Barrow Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center (previously Southwest Craniofacial Center) where he is currently the Director. He has also developed the Heads Up Baby educational material. He also has a practice in Paradise Valley,AZ specializing in Cosmetic Surgery, facial, breasts and body including a Skin and Laser Center.Diplomate, American Board of Plastic SurgeryDirector, Barrow Cleft and Craniofacial Center Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Beals is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Osteotomy.
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Locations
5410 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste E-400, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Plastic Surgery Department
Nicole Kurnik is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kurnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. Her top areas of expertise are Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.
Arvind Gowda is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gowda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Osteotomy and Septoplasty. Dr. Gowda is currently accepting new patients.
Plastic Surgery Department
Thomas Sitzman is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sitzman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Osteotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Sitzman is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CraniosynostosisDr. Beals isAdvanced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Beals isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Bone GraftDr. Beals isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- PlagiocephalyDr. Beals isExperienced. Learn about Plagiocephaly.
- Velopharyngeal InsufficiencyDr. Beals isExperienced. Learn about Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.