Meet David Stephens, MD
Based in Bellevue, Washington, Dr. David Stephens is a highly skilled and seasoned plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Throughout his career, he has utilized proven and effective technological advances and techniques that, with his personal aesthetic sensibilities and attention to detail, provide for an exceptional “unoperated” result.
Voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon for 10 Consecutive Years
Dr. Stephens has been awarded “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” by 425 Magazine for ten years in a row—an accomplishment that speaks to his unwavering dedication, scrupulous care, and meaningful patient connections.
Dr. David Stephens
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Stephens was recognized early in his career for his pioneering work utilizing small, “hidden incisions” and “endoscopic-assisted” procedures, a completely novel approach to plastic surgery of the face, breast, and other areas of the body. He continues to be an innovator in aesthetic surgery, utilizing the latest techniques and technology, including radiofrequency-assisted tissue tightening of the face and body contouring. His lifelong passion for skin rejuvenation and anti-aging skin treatments is reflected by his commitment to utilizing lasers and other minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatments to stave off and reverse the effects of aging and environmental effects on the skin.
Comprehensive Aesthetic Surgery Services
Dr. Stephens performs aesthetic surgery in all areas of the face and body. This includes comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedures and facelifts, eyelid lift surgery, all types of cosmetic surgery of the breast, liposuction/liposculpture, and body contouring. He also performs nano- and micro-fat techniques in facial rejuvenation and fat enhancement of the buttocks. He enjoys performing precision-structural-rhinoplasty of the nose.
Known for listening to his patients with a confident and friendly manner, Dr. Stephens and his entire team are dedicated to providing the very best in aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgery in the Pacific Northwest that is on par with the best metropolitan practices found anywhere in America.
Dr. Stephens’ passion and commitment is to understand and help his patients achieve their personal goals. He is committed to the highest medical and ethical standards and patient safety.
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Age Gracefully, Glow Radiantly
Dr. Stephens is recognized as a prominent plastic surgery leader and innovator of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He maintains committee and chair positions with the The Aesthetic Society, the foremost authority for board-certified plastic surgeons in the USA and the world.
Awards & Honors
He has been honored with numerous awards over the years including:
- Top 5 “BEST FAVORITE PLASTIC SURGEON” Evening Magazine
- “King 5” Best of Western Washington; perennial winner
- 425 MAGAZINE: “BEST COSMETIC SURGEON” 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- 425 MAGAZINE: “BEST DOCTOR” 2020 and 2021
- Real Self “Top Doctor” and numerous other “best of” lists
Education & Experience
- Founder of “David Stephens, MD; Plastic Surgery | Aesthetics,” Bellevue WA; Since 1995
- Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. 1990-1995
- Facial Cosmetic Preceptorship, Dr. Steven Hoefflin; Santa Monica, CA; Breast Surgery, Dr. Jim Grotting; Birmingham, Alabama
- Fellowship: Hand and Microsurgery. University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
- Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency: SUNY Health Sciences Center, Chief Resident; New York, NY
- Residency: General Surgery, SUNY Health Sciences Center, New York, NY
- Medical Degree: MD, CM, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Bachelors of Science in the Biological Sciences with Honors, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA
Board Certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1993
- Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member: International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member: The Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member: The Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member: AMA; WSMA
Personal Background
Dr. Stephens was born in Canada and grew up in San Diego, California. Now a 25-year transplant, “native” of the Pacific Northwest, he is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys working out and all types of exercise, including jogging and skiing. He has a deep love for this region’s natural beauty as well as its cultural offerings. His other hobbies are playing electric and acoustic guitar and reading fiction and non-fiction. He has a lifetime interest in art and architecture, once seriously considering a career in architecture. He is a proud father of two exceptionally accomplished and talented young women who are in their own professional careers in economics and medicine.
Dr. Stephens believes in “carrying it forward” and participates in breast cancer and breast reconstruction awareness and fundraising, Save the Children, Hopelink, Puget Sound Bloodworks, JazzEd, and recently, Medical Clinics International.
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Stephens work is absolutely phenomenal. You will not find a better doctor on this side of the Mississippi. He has won multiple awards for a reason. I consider myself so blessed and so fortunate to have had my procedure done by Dr. Stephens.
I always tell people this is the best money I’ve ever spent. I couldn’t be more pleased! I always say picking the best doctor is the most important decision you will ever make, and there’s no one out there better than Dr. David Stephens.
Dr. Stephens took great care in determining what would be done, setting my expectations, and explaining the process. The nurse was kind, helpful, and attentive. The anesthesiologist was wonderful. The whole process was very smooth and painless.
The overall experience was amazing. There was a great amount of communication between the practice and myself leading up to the surgery and the entire surgical staff was an absolute pleasure. You feel comfortable from start to finish.