Capital Area Plastic Surgery

A month ago Dr Koumanis was referred to me by my primary Dr which turned out to be an excellent reference. From the minute I met the Dr along with his staff, I knew I was in good hands. The Dr and his entire staff were extremely professional, considerate and informative all through the process. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Koumanis performed a very comprehensive procedure for me and I would like to provide a comprehensive review of his practice. During my first consultation with Dr. Koumanis when a possible surgery was discussed, he mentioned that he will treat me “as his own.” He was essentially citing Paracelsus’s vow “to love the sick, each and every one, as if they were your own.” Something said by a 16-th century physician. I thought it was remarkably striking for a plastic surgeon to uphold to the highest ethical standards of medical tradition. It was classy. From the time of my first visit with Dr. Koumanis, his practice was nothing but classy. There was absolutely no pressure, no coercion into surgery, and no rush to collect my money and to lock me into a potentially unwanted situation. This was a complete contrast with how other plastic surgeons operate. Another important feature of Dr. Koumanis’s practice is his private operating room, which implies that he has full control and takes complete responsibility for what is happening in that room. He has a stable team of professionals who have worked with each other for years. As a patient you know who your anesthesiologist and your operating room nurse are going to be prior to your surgery. To me this is very comforting. It is easier to delegate control to someone who is in full control of the situation without “meddling” of the middleman such as outpatient surgery centers, as is often the case with other plastic surgeons. I was conflicted about the surgery: I wanted it very much, and I feared it as much as I wanted it. It was my first surgery ever, and a major one, too (e.g., 4.5 hours under general anesthesia). In the operating room, Dr. Koumanis asked me how I felt and I honestly said that I was afraid. In just a few sentences, he comforted me. The day after my surgery, Dr. Koumanis took his time and came to see me on the weekend to make sure I was good to go home, as I was an out-of-town patient. Oh, and on the first evening after the surgery he called my caregiver to inquire how I was doing!.. My recovery has not been linear. I am not a particularly resilient person and I don’t take physical discomfort well. My surgeon has been there for me every time I needed him. I realized that it’s not just the surgery when you need to have a good surgeon. It’s the recovery as well. And my surgeon continues to deliver what he has promised me in the first place – “to treat me as his own.” For instance, I don’t have to go on the realself.com to ask questions. I have the luxury of writing to my surgeon who writes back to me and responds to all my concerns promptly. And, finally, it’s not just his surgical skills, it’s also his personality that made it possible for someone as anxious as me to endure the experience. When I was reading the reviews written by other patients he has treated, I was amazed how many of them regarded Dr. Koumanis as “compassionate.” And now I can testify that he is truly a compassionate doctor and a genuine person. It’s a blessing to be treated by someone like Dr. Koumanis.

Dr Koumanis came highly recommended from friends and colleagues. Right from my consultation I felt extremely confident that I had made the right choice for my surgeon. He and his staff are amazing. I'm more than happy with the outcome from my recent surgery and will always recommended him to others.

Dr. Koumanis and his team are seriously the best. Having a double mastectomy with reconstruction at 22 is not easy, but they have been SO amazing! Dr. Koumanis, Cindy, and Jess all make you feel welcomed and comfortable in the best ways. Everything so far has been top notch from the overall care, the communication, the pre op and post op appointments, any questions or concerns - everything gets throughly explained so i know whats ahead, I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!!

Very informative. Excellent bed side manor. Trauma informed. Listens very well and very respectful to his patients. I highly recommend him.