Plastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
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Dr. James Pertsch is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Mateo, California, affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a general surgery residency at Brown University, followed by an integrated plastic surgery residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Pertsch holds dual board certifications in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
Dr. James Pertsch
★ 1.8 (5 reviews)
0 cases performed
March 28, 2023
I waited on zoom screen for Dr. James L. Pertsch for 49 minutes without any explanation, concern or courtesy. I would have preferred to reschedule. As far as I know, Dr. Pertsch did not even look at my X-rays; because when I asked about my x-rays, he ignored me twice and went onto something else. Barely able to get my last question in about deformed grooved finger nail, I did not feel comfortable to continue with question regarding nail bed discoloration that appeared. I wanted this to be a baseline appointment for debilitating arthritis in my fingers, hands, wrist, and arm accompanied by shooting and severe pain. And to get my questions answered. He asked several questions, only wanting his questions answered and ignored my concerns.Then Dr. James L. Pertsch did not dictate my name correctly for the medical record. By that time, I was 'shut-up' as I found this Doctor to be rushed, not listening, unable to record my concerns, and did not share his opinions. More like a QME than a Dr.
March 25, 2020
Dr Pertsch did a breast reduction and lift. Despite my immediate concerns post surgery - he said "things would settle". I followed all his pre and post surgery instructions to the letter yet I now have significant puckering on the bottom of both sides and uneven nipples. Dr. Pertsch said he would charge me $8000 to repair what he did wrong
October 23, 2017
Appt 1 pass 2 still have not seen dr weeks before you can get appt.
October 14, 2016
Dr Persch did a four corner wrist fusion surgery on my left wrist.I was so happy when we first started working together,But he mislead me on everything about my surgery.First my pain level is worse than when I was first injured, but now my wrist doesn't move and it's been six months since surgery .My New doctor just did an MRI and told me I have a wrist of an 80-year-old man,By the way I'm 45 nobody told me anything about this.I was told the pain would start to ease up after about 3 weeksLIAR
March 23, 2016
Dr. Pertsch is an outstanding, well-trained, highly-skilled surgeon with a professional, warm, compassionate demeanor. He patiently answers questions to alleviate anxiety & to plan a surgery diligently & precisely. My first procedure with Dr. P occurred in '97; now that I've moved from the Bay Area, I will continue to work with him because he's the only plastic surgeon to whom I'd entrust my health & well-being. Simply, he is an expert in his field, the very best who does beautiful work!
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