Welcome To West River Surgery
West River Surgery is committed to delivering high-quality care in a safe, efficient, and patient-centric environment. We provide a range of Plastic, Reconstructive, Rhinoplasty, Jaw / Orthognathic, and Maxillofacial procedures in a comfortable and serene setting. Our team works hard to ensure that each patient is treated with the utmost privacy and has a high-quality, seamless, and efficient experience. We want you to be comfortable and stress-free from the moment you walk through our door until you leave.
Plastic / Reconstructive
Plastic & reconstructive procedures restore or enhance form & function in a patient, and can be functional in nature, cosmetic, or both
Rhinoplasty / Nose
Rhinoplasty, commonly called nose job, medically called nasal reconstruction is a plastic surgery procedure for altering and reconstructing the nose.
Jaw / Maxillofacial
The jaws are altered to optimize form & function. This includes orthognathic surgery, jawbone rebuilding & dental implants, facial bone augmentation & reduction, & TMJ procedures.
Don't Hesitate to Contact Our Center
We will provide a good faith estimate and work with you throughout the process of planning for, undergoing, and following up after surgery. As always, don't hesitate to contact our office at any time for relevant questions.
Make an Make an AppointmentSurgery Preparation
Once you have scheduled a surgical procedure, you will need to complete a few items before surgery.
- First, we will have you register online or via our intake portal in person. We will review your health history intake questionnaire to ensure that the day of surgery is as smooth as possible.
- There are certain medications to avoid prior to surgery that we will address with you in advance.
- On the night before surgery, there is a specific time that you will need to stop eating and drinking, and we will also review any home medications that need to be taken on the morning of the surgery.
- We will discuss the arrival time for your procedure, and the presence of an escort and ride back will also be addressed.
We understand that preparing for surgery can cause anxiety, and our team will help ease you through it and ensure clarity and comfort. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or need clarification during the preparation so we can provide any information and answer all questions. We want to fully engage with you through this process and will provide the knowledge and complete understanding of the logistics and sequence prior to your procedure appointment.
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Real Patients, Real Stories
Derek Steinbacher MD, DMD, FACS, FRCS (Ed.)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Craniofacial, Aesthetic, & Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Dr. Derek Steinbacher has devoted his life to aesthetic and life-changing surgery. He is an artistic and meticulous surgeon who draws patients from around the world due to his perspective, unmatched skill, and exceptional results. He is able to uniquely address the face (facelift + rejuvenation), jawline (orthognathic; chin; contouring; implants) , nasal (rhinoplasty), eyelids, profile, neck, breasts, and body with one-of-a-kind results.
He is a multiple Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Plastic, Cosmetic, and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is Fellow of the most prestigious surgical organizations including: Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Societies of Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Aesthetic Society, and the Rhinoplasty Society. He has served as Full-Professor of Plastic Surgery at Yale, including Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program, and Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Steinbacher has unparalleled training, at premier institutions including Harvard and Johns Hopkins. His perspective brings together the best aspects of many distinct – but related fields – and it is this intersection of scope and expertise, in addition to an artistic eye, which enables excellent comprehensive results.
Dr. Steinbacher's approach: technical acumen, meticulousness, and penchant for combining art and science, together with his eye for balance, beauty, and harmony, helps achieve outcomes that greatly improve a person's confidence, health, and overall quality of life. Patients can trust that they are always in good hands!
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Financial Obligations
Before surgery, we will review details relating to our facility and anticipated charges. We work with you and any applicable plans to make the process clear and seamless. Together we will make every effort to understand billing and financial obligations in advance of surgery relating to the facility, anesthesia, surgery, and associated charges.
West River Surgery Center
5 Durham Rd Rear Entrance,
Guilford, CT 06437