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Dr. Louis Bucky, MD

Dr. Louis Bucky, MD

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

Dr. Louis Bucky, MD is a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1986. He is affiliated with Pennsylvania Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 146 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (146 reviews)

Practice

230 W Washington Sq Ste 101 Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Dr. Bucky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bucky

4.7
146 ratings, 83 with a written review
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Outstanding surgeon!
Dr. Bucky is an outstanding surgeon. Excellent bedsite manners! Valerie is absolutely superb professionally, and is a delightful person to be around!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Mar 08, 2025
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Incomparable Experience
My experience with Dr. Bucky has been stellar. He is a master plastic surgeon, a true artist, returning me to a brighter, rested and lovely look; something I thought I had lost a long time ago. I am thrilled with my results. They are subtle, yet perfect as he strived for enhancement yet was respectful of my unique features, improving yet not exaggerating any aspect. Dr Bucky and his practice are replete with experienced and expert providers who listen intently, find the perfect treatment for your skin type and circumstances and discuss your goals in-depth. Dr Bucky's experience and attention to detailed are unmatched. I would highly recommend Dr Bucky and his practice to anyone seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery as well as expert skincare maintenance.
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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Feb 19, 2025
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Best of the best
As soon as I met Dr. Bucky I knew I found my surgeon. He listens to your goals and is a true professional in his work. My recovery was remarkably easy. He and his fabulous team made sure I knew exactly what to do. I never needed my prescribed pain meds. Couldn’t have asked for an easier process from start to finish. I did a breast lift and Mini tuck.
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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Kelly H – Apr 05, 2024
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Alexa
Alexa is calm and professional. Skin care is so important and she is clearly a practitioner providing the best.
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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2024
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Excellent experience from start to finish!
Dr. Bucky and his staff are hands-down the best in the industry. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and results. I give him a 10 out of 5!!
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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Susan – Sep 04, 2023
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Alexa is the best! Trust her with your skin care!
Alexa joined Dr Bucky's staff this year and I began seeing her in January. At that time, I had been seeing other estheticians in his office and had been pleased with the results of my skin care. Alexa, though, has above and beyond impressed me. Before my first visit was complete she recommended that I go see a dermatologist for a check up. I had a place to the left of my nose which had not particularly concerned me, but the dermatologist immediately referred to it as a basal cell carcinoma and did a biopsy to be positive. Within a week of getting the results I was scheduled with a wonderful MOHs surgeon at U. Penn Dermatology and had the tumor removed. I'm now healing from that surgery and am doing well. I am seeing Alexa to help me on this healing journey and I know I am in the best of hands. Without her expertise, I would have continued on and ignored the skin cancer on my face. I cannot praise her enough. There are not enough stars to give her. I would and do recommend her to anyone
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Margaret Cochran – Jul 28, 2023
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Kind, caring, and worth more than 5 stars!
Dr. Bucky is absolutely the best choice in plastic surgeons! I came to him post double mastectomy and hybrid/DIEP-flap reconstruction (3 surgeries at that point) when my previous surgeon dismissed all of my concerns and pain. Dr. Bucky not only listened, but understood my concerns and could see what I was seeing. He never made me feel like my concerns were not warranted. I had capsular contracture in one breast and asymmetry in both. Dr. Bucky removed both implants and had found that the implanted DIEP tissue on the one side needed to be removed. Long story, short Dr. Bucky fixed all of my concerns and I healed really well from the two surgeries he performed. (Revision then fat grafting.) I was not in a good state of mind about my body post mastectomy when I first met Dr. Bucky, but after my 2 surgeries with him I can honestly say I love my body, what it’s done for me and where I am. He is an amazing doctor and I can’t say enough how thankful I am to have chosen him as my surgeon.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Cassandra Mitchell – Apr 07, 2023
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Kimmi
I highly recommend Kimmi! She is knowledgeable, patient and professional! I always leave the office looking and feeling so much better than when I arrived!
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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Denise – Nov 14, 2022
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Outstanding results and exceptional staff.
The staff at Dr. Bucky’s office is exceptionally talented and very friendly and accommodating. Every interaction I have had with a member of his team has been a wonderful and pleasant experience. Kate and Tara are amazing…very talented, friendly and they treat me like a valued client.
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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Betsy – Jul 22, 2022
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Skilled surgeon
Dr. Bucky and staff are simply the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen – May 31, 2022
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Exceptional Experience
Each of my interactions with Dr. Bucky and his staff have been so pleasant. They made me feel so valued. Kate, Sheila and all of the team are so kind and friendly, and Dr. Bucky made me feel very confident that my satisfactory results would be important to him. I highly recommend this practice.
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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Janine V – Mar 23, 2022
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I love Dr. Bucky and his great staff!
After many years of wanting to rid myself of my double chin and facial wrinkles, I did a lot of research and found Dr. Bucky. His before and after pictures were what convinced me that I had found the right surgeon to help me get the appearance that I wanted. Having children and grandchildren, I did not want to change my overall appearance with a “pulled back” look. Dr. Bucky assured me that I would be happy with my new appearance - that I would not look different - just refreshed! He was absolutely right and I am so happy with the results. I believe that Dr. Bucky is not just a surgeon, he is an artist! He and his staff made me feel comfortable through the whole procedure. I am so happy with my results! You will not regret your choice of selecting Dr. Bucky as your partner for any procedure.
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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lynn45697 – Jan 30, 2022
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At 47 years old I decided to have breast augmentation surgery. I did extensive research to find the right surgeon which led me to Dr. Bucky. What separates Dr. Bucky from the other plastic surgeons that I researched is the innovative technology and procedures that Dr. Bucky utilizes in breast augmentation surgery that results in reduced surgery time, invasiveness, pain and recovery time. I was also very impressed with Dr. Bucky's educational and professional background and extensive experience in the industry. But ultimately what solidified my decision to choose Dr. Bucky as my plastic surgeon was the moment that I met him and his staff for my consultation. The entire staff is amazing. They are all so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Bucky himself is a very kind, warm person who is absolutely brilliant at what he does. He really listened to me and what I wanted and then expertly steered me into the right solution to achieve my desired results.
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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Christine S. – Nov 06, 2021
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Just an absolutely great experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 06, 2021
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Dr. Bucky and his entire staff are welcoming, informative and have great bedside manner. They were supportive and helped educate me each step of the way, pre-op, during my procedure and post-op. I highly recommend Dr Bucky for whatever you are considering!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Rachel G – Jul 20, 2021
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I had an amazing experience with Dr. Bucky and staff. My surgery was totally complication-free, my results are beyond my expectations, and I could not be happier! Lisa (R.N.) has been prompt and helpful with any questions I have had. I would recommend Dr. Bucky to anyone considering cosmetic surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa S. – Mar 08, 2021
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I could not have made a better decision when choosing Dr. Bucky !He and his staff are literally the BEST that you will ever find. Thanks to Dr. Bucky, I no longer have an embarrassing body NOR the tattoos I was trying to get rid of!!! He performed a work of art on my body and I cannot be more pleased! Two months post op and I feel and look better than ever. I traveled to a different state just for him and it was all worth it. I went to a different place to have my massages due to the distance, but when I tell you how much the masseuse raved about my body! She told me she sees so many different patients from other doctors and Dr. Bucky’s work was the best she has ever seen. My scar is already fading away and she also raved about how neat his job was and how his pre and post op preparation helped me to heal extremely fast! Needless to say, clothes that I have not been able to fit for the last couple years, I now look stunning in them!!
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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Annie Watson – Jan 26, 2021
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I had both upper & lower eye lids done by another Surgeon, but I still had significant bags/fat pads on both lower lids a year & a half after the surgery. The surgeon keep telling me it was swelling. I went to Dr Bucky, he did my lower lids - bags/fat pads are completely GONE ! Very pleased, Highly recommend!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bill - Philadelphia – Dec 04, 2020
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Dr. Bucky has been amazing throughout this entire process. I am 2 months post op and I’m feeling great and the results are even better. Not only has Dr. Bucky exceeded my expectations with the results of my surgery, but he has been so personable and attentive throughout the entire process. I had a concern about my bandages a few days after surgery and Dr. Bucky had given me his personal cell number and talked me through my concerns. I can’t say enough positive things about him and would happily and confidently recommend him to others.
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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Feb 25, 2020
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Not only Dr Bucky but his entire team are excellent. 10 years ago I had breast implants and was very happy with the entire experience. Since then I have been periodically going to the aestheticians for laser treatments to remove sun damage dark spots on my face. His staff and practice are the best. I had been to other skin treatment centers but the best and longest lasting results are with Dr Bucky’s team.
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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Paula – Feb 07, 2020
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About Me

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As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I have dedicated my medical career to producing beautiful, natural-looking results for every patient who seeks my help and expertise. At my Philadelphia-area practice, I offer a comprehensive range of cosmetic...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Miami Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Practice

Office230 W Washington Sq Ste 101 Philadelphia, PA 19106
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Practice

Louis P. Buckymdpc200 W Montgomery Ave Ardmore, PA 19003
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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