Why Choose Us?

Deciding to undergo cosmetic surgery is an important step. Patients want to select a practice that has the best personal philosophy, and surgeons with the proper training and experience. This ensures that they will be in good hands through every single step of the process. The surgeons at Jefferson Plastic Surgery have that precise mix of training, experience, and philosophy to put patients at ease with their decision to undergo cosmetic surgery.

James W. Fox, IV, MD: Dr. Fox has more than 30 years of experience in the field of cosmetic surgery. He is on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and is also a past officer for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Fox is Professor and Director of Plastic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He has also served on the hospital’s Board of Trustees.

Steven E. Copit, MD: Dr. Copit has more than 15 years of experience in the field of cosmetic surgery. He obtained his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and did his general surgical residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He went on to do his cosmetic surgery residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Jefferson Plastic Surgery has been affiliated with the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for more than 100 years and with the Albert Einstein Medical Center for 13 years. It is the oldest continuing plastic-surgery practice in the United States. Because it houses the Division of Plastic Surgery at both hospitals, Jefferson Plastic Surgery has access to the most up-to-date advances in cosmetic surgery.

Jefferson Plastic Surgery’s core belief has always been that satisfied patients will grow the practice. It has continued to grow, one patient at a time, based on its highly trained and experienced surgeons, as well as its reputation for providing a safe, comfortable environment for patients. It is dedicated to providing patients with safe cosmetic procedures that achieve the desired results. This combination of experience, training, and philosophy is perhaps the best reason for patients to select Jefferson Plastic Surgery for their cosmetic surgical needs.