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Dr. Colette Stern, MD

Dr. Colette Stern, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Colette Stern, MD is a plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2003. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

5 Livingston St Asheville, NC 28801

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Dr. Stern's Reviews

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4.6
52 ratings, 40 with a written review
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Excellent Care and Results
Dr. Stern and everyone on her staff were extremely professional, compassionate and thorough.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 2024
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Breast Reduction
Dr. Stern and her staff are very professional and I received wonderful care. If you are considering a breast reduction, I would think very carefully about your decision. I kept reading it would change my life and it has not. My breast reduction has not been as I had hoped. The reduction only resulted in decreasing one size and I am still self conscious, uncomfortable, and miserable. The recovery is absolutely brutal and if I had another chance I would not have had a reduction. It was not worth the cost and the pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2024
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Excellent Surgeon!
Dr. Stern diagnosed diastasis of my abdomen (a 4.5' separation of the abdominal muscles), which was the result of an umbilical hysterectomy. She was able to suture my muscles back together, providing much needed core support and significantly alleviating lower back pain. I am forever grateful for her skill as a surgeon, as well as her caring attitude! She puts her patients needs first, ensuring that we are able to contact someone in the practice at any time and get a response within an hour or so (weekdays). Her nurses and office staff are all knowledgeable and helpful! Dr. Smith, the anesthesiologist, really listened to my concerns about nausea/vomitting post surgery and did everything possible to keep this from happening.....and it worked! This was, without a doubt, my best surgery experience ever! I am thrilled with the results and offer accolades to Dr. Stern and her wonderful staff! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 11, 2023
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Explant surgery
I had breast implant removal/lift a few months ago and Dr. Stern did a fantastic job. So happy with my natural looking results and care. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Stern.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 23, 2023
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Highly Recommend
Dr. Stern and her staff are the absolute best in both skill and personability. I felt cared for from the first call, consult, all the way through my procedure and into aftercare. The staff/nurses/etc.. are all very caring and knowledgeable. Dr. Stern is also honest and does not try to sell you on things you do not need. My scar is almost non existent and she exceeded every expectation I had. I cannot say enough good things about this place.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2023
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Fabulous Experience
I have been going to Dr. Stern for years for injectables and won't let anyone else touch my face. She is knowledgeable, experienced and a true artist. I recommend her to all of my friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2022
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Terrible Experience
I am a Middle Eastern woman and, in all my years of living in the United States, I have never felt so belittled and disrespected by a doctor and her staff. I drove 65 miles to see this doctor, because of the good reviews; however, I was ostracized because I questioned their mask policy, even though I complied with their request to wear a mask. As soon as I expressed my view about masks not being effective to prevent transmission of COVID, they devised a plan to get rid of me. The doctor claimed my blood pressure was 194 over 87 and that she could not do anything for me. I almost burst out laughing when I heard 194 over 87, as I was feeling fine. I had absolutely no signs of high blood pressure. I came to the U.S for all the freedom it offers; unfortunately, nowadays we are losing our freedom of speech & freedom of expression. I was blacklisted becaus I questioned the effectiveness of wearing a mask. It is a shame that, of all people, a doctor is so simple & narrow minded.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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I. Midkiff – Apr 02, 2022
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Dissatisfied and disappointed. They were all friendly, but would not recommend her for male chest or gynecomastia related procedures. Lacked the experience and ability to know that I didn’t need chest liposuction, I needed reduction or tissue removal. They over promised, and I understand that results vary, but I expected at least a visible difference. I’m stuck paying for results that are almost identical to my how I looked already. The last thing that was incredibly frustrating was when I pointed out my disappointment and that my chest was a bit worse, she recommended I work out less, to which I said “no, when I don’t work out it’s even worse.” Ridiculous. Last bit of info, before going here I consulted with a place in Houston Texas. They said they wouldn’t do chest lipo on me, I didn’t know why so I took a chance here. Know I know why. Go out of town if you need something like this done or at least ask to look at a book of before and after images, don’t go in blind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2021
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Dr. Stern and her staff are very welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. I am very pleased with the results of my surgery and would highly recommend them to anyone that is contemplating making a change.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Clyde, NC – Jun 13, 2019
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Dr. Stern is wonderful and the staff is so caring. I trust Dr. Sttern completely.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2019
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I knew as a teenager that I didn’t look the same as my peers. When I turned 18, I went to every plastic surgeon in Miami, Fl. looking to correct my appearance. I got everything from “you’d have to be born again” to “ you are deformed”. I am a very private person and putting myself out there was extremely difficult and those experiences made me feel less of a woman and extremely hurt. Most times I’d walk out with tears in my eyes and nurses trying to console me. 14 years ago I finally met a te
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2019
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Excellent results and excellent care throughout the process. Could not be happier with professionalism, skill, and true patient care of Dr. Stern and her staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Arden, NC – Mar 01, 2019
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Dr.Stern and her all-female surgical team are fantastic. They’re caring, professional, and give patients their undivided attention. Dr.Stern always went above & beyond to make sure I was comfortable and that all of my questions were answered before my breast reduction/lift. After the surgery, I had an easy recovery and was ecstatic over the results. I felt like my breasts were finally proportional to my body. They were no longer massive or droopy, instead they looked how I had always envisioned.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Melanie in NC – Jan 22, 2019
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Dr. Stern and her whole staff were wonderful from the second I walked in for my consultation until my final post op appointment. My procedure was quick and nearly painless and has improved my confidence so much!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jamie in Saluda, NC – Oct 11, 2018
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I can not say enough great things about Dr. Stern and her whole staff. I have had two different procedures done in the past year and plan on more in the future. Everyone makes you feel so at ease. Extremely caring, friendly, professional and compassionate. Highly recommend Dr. Stern!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2018
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Dr. Stern has a great bedside manner. Her staff are so friendly. I recommend her highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2018
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Dr Stern is an excellent surgeon and I often recommend her to friends and family. She listens intently in order to develop a treatment strategy which takes into account all of your specific concerns and goals. She takes her time explaining and answering all questions. Recommend highly!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brooklyn – Mar 13, 2018
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Fantastic doctor who does amazing work. She was knowledgeable and helpful, and has patient and pleasant bedside manners.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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kate – Mar 13, 2018
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Dr. Colette Stern is the absolute best! She treated me with dignity and respect, and her staff was magnificent from start to finish. I felt absolutely comfortable and confident in her abilities pre-op, and that feeling was amplified after surgery. Dr. Stern listened to exactly what I wanted and provided the best options based on my preferences. I could not have imagined a better experience, and I recommend her enthusiastically with full stars!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2018
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12 days post surgery and I am overjoyed with my results. The entire staff at Dr. Stern's facility is amazing and everyone made me feel completely comfortable every step of the way. After years of contemplation and research, I would never have trusted another surgeon. I am overjoyed with seemingly perfect results and I highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laura in Asheville, NC – Jan 17, 2018
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Dr. Colette Stern, MD is a plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2003. She is accepting new patients.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Halvorson Plastic Surgery PA5 Livingston St Asheville, NC 28801
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