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Dr. Stephen Small, DO

Dr. Stephen Small, DO

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

Dr. Stephen Small, DO is a plastic surgeon in Toms River, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Medical Center and AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

413 Lakehurst Rd Ste 301 Toms River, NJ 08755

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Dr. Small's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Small

4.3

38 ratings, 23 with a written review
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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 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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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May 23, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Karen V – Apr 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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WaltW – Apr 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 07, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 07, 2019
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What could be improved
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Mar 20, 2019
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What could be improved
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Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Little Egg Harbor , NJ – Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Toms River , NJ – Jan 09, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Jen in NJ – Nov 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Johnnie M. in LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ – Oct 02, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Christine in Berkeley , NJ – Sep 07, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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JD in Toms River – Aug 15, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Deb A – Jul 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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May 03, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Rachel in Barnegat – Mar 12, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Anonymous in N.J. – Jan 29, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Kim in Brick NJ – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Rebecca Wicks in Manahawkin NJ – Jan 10, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Stephen Small, DO is a plastic surgeon in Toms River, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Meridia South Pointe Hospital Cleveland Clinic Health System

    2006
  • Westchester Med Ctr, New York Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1999
  • Susquehanna University

    Undergraduate School, 1999
  • Doctors Hospital Ohio Health

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ocean Plastic Surgery PA413 Lakehurst Rd Ste 301 Toms River, NJ 08755
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Practice

Office1301 Route 72 W Ste 260 Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Office517 Route 72 W Ste K Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Office1302 Route 72 W Ste 260 Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus

    1925 Pacific Ave
    Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    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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  • Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W
    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Community Medical Center

    99 Route 37 W
    Toms River, NJ 08755
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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