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Dr. Joseph Serletti, MD

Dr. Joseph Serletti, MD

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

Dr. Joseph Serletti, MD is a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and BRYN Mawr Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

3400 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19104

Make an Appointment

(800) 789-7366

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Serletti is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Serletti specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Serletti's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Serletti

3.2
35 ratings, 8 with a written review
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After so many risk reducing surgeries after breast cancer and BRCA diagnosis, this was, by far, the worst surgical experience I've ever had. Shortly after being released from hospital after mastectomy & reconstruction, sutures on both breasts opened (I followed post op instructions to the letter, as always); necrosis, which had already started in hospital, spread & foul odor from opened sutures-wounds. Drains left in for 4 weeks, long past any drainage. Visiting nurse & I could not get the scheduled 4 weeks later post op appointment moved up despite these complications. Utterly indifferent desk staff would only tell us no appointments were available! Pictures of the deteriorating wounds on both breasts loaded on to patient portal several times a week so staff could see what was happening. Emotional trauma from this whole (& still ongoing) experience has me in trauma therapy. Another month (at least) unable to return to work. Looks like lots of his ad reviews have been removed recently.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Feb 04, 2025
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Had facelift. Will need to get correction one side of my face different than other. 3 months after surgery, looks like nothing was done except one side of my face is drastically different than the other side. have double chin on one side and not the other, very disappointing, expensive painful, made my face worse. poor communication
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jane G – Dec 17, 2023
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OUTSTANDING
Excellent experience all around. Can’t say enough about his expertise and care. Thank you doesn’t even cover it.
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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Ryan – Oct 09, 2023
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Regret my choice
I loved all the doctors and nurses at PennMed while dealing with cancer and other health-related concerns. But then I needed to have reconstruction done after double mastectomy and that has been nothing but a nightmare. I was not provided critical information upfront - risks, high likelihood of additional surgery to look normal / feel whole again, that residents would be working on me. As a result of working with Dr. Serletti as my plastic surgeon, my left brst is 1/3 necrosis (if it was ever viable), my right brst is scarred from cauterization, my breasts are not symmetrical (left is higher per other plastic surgeon), and my abdomen looks horrible and unsymmetrical (another plastic surgeon said I have ‘dog ears’ on either side of my abdomen). I'm looking at another year at least w/ multiple surgeries and added costs. I thought cancer was the challenge... it was the plastic surgeon!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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KR Burton – Apr 04, 2022
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I was referred to Dr Serletti from my primary care Dr. I needs to have a cosmetic procedure due to a ruptured implant. I didn’t know of any cosmetic surgeons as my procedure was done 26 years ago and that Dr retired. I made an appointment brought along my test results and was basically humiliated and treated like I was wasting his time even talking to me. I spoke to him for 5 minutes and in that 5 minutes made me feel so uncomfortable and unwelcomed. Basically gave me 3 options and recited those options with an arrogant attitude. When I walked out of the room.. I went to the reception desk and asked the cost.. she wrote them down on a post it note as she said she couldn’t write anything up until the after the Dr closes the file. When leaving, the person I came with told me that the Dr came out and yelled at the receptionist and loudly announces that the woman wants cosmetics!!! He said to her I’ll let this one slide but don’t do it again!!! He was rude and didn’t want to help me or ts
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2021
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I recommend Dr. Serletti for anyone who wants plastic surgery, he is the best in his field. His bedside manner is not the best but do you want a great outcome - then deal with his personality. I had extensive 8 hour surgery by Dr. Serletti, I am ever so grateful to him and his staff for my excellent outcome. I love his staff, Grace his assistant could not be more helpful and understanding.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2019
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I am a three time breast cancer survivor. I used another dr for reconstruction after my second battle and it looked awful. After my last event I used Dr. Serletti. I look better than ever. He did a fantastic job!
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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Troy, OH – Apr 06, 2017
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I am not satisfied with my outcome following breast reconstruction. My sister had the identical surgery in NY and has an excellent result. I would rate her outcome A+ and mine is C- On the positive side he had to reconstruct my umbilicus and that came out very good. I would never go back to Dr. Serletti again for anything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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May 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Serletti, MD is a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and BRYN Mawr Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of Rochester

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

University of Pennsylvania3400 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Practice

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Penn Plastic Surgery BRYN Mawr23 Morris Ave # 219 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

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  • BRYN Mawr Hospital

    130 S Bryn Mawr Ave
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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