Dr. Joshua Halpern – Premier Plastic Surgery in Tampa Bay, Florida

Dr. Joshua Halpern is the premier choice for plastic surgery in Tampa Bay, Florida, in the use of endoscopic plastic surgery (mini scar surgery that incorporates the use of a tiny television camera) on the face, breast, and abdomen. In addition, Dr. Halpern has lengthy experience with Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction for body contouring. The doctor has designed a number of techniques and medical instruments in the field of plastic surgery (including the "Halpern Breast Marker" and the "Halpern Universal Endoscopic Retractor"). He is an authority on endoscopic plastic surgery, having lectured to plastic surgeons nationally and internationally (including England and New York). Dr. Joshua Halpern developed The Finesse Technique, a gentler way of performing surgery resulting in less swelling, bruising, and discomfort and faster healing. Dr. Halpern was one of the first physicians to use the Sciton Erbium Laser, and he helped pioneer its use on laser resurfacing of the skin.

Dr. Joshua Halpern received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of Southern California and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The doctor performed his general surgery residency at the University of South Florida and completed his plastic surgery training in New York. Dr. Halpern is a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society and was named "Outstanding Young Man of America" in 1988.

Apart from his plastic surgery practice in Tampa Bay and training other plastic surgeons, Dr. Halpern has been a volunteer at The Spring (an organization and facility which takes care of battered women and their children), offering not only his surgical skill, but also providing meals, toys, and financial support. In addition, he has been a participant in "Operation Smile," an organization that travels to countries less fortunate than ours, and reconstructs congenital deformities.

Dr. Halpern has appeared numerous times on network news programs on ABC, CBS, FOX, and UPN. In addition, he has been invited on numerous talk shows including Maury Povich, American Journal, and the Kathy Fountain Show. A number of his patients have graced the pages of Playboy and Penthouse. He has also operated on news anchormen and women, talk show hosts, actors on TV network shows, and MTV.


Patients of his were on the covers of Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal. Finally, many doctors, surgeons, and their spouses seek Dr. Joshua Halpern for plastic surgery in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Joshua Halpern thinks of his profession as his hobby. He has been artistic for most of his life and he considers his surgeries as works of art. Dr. Halpern states, "Although I keep current with latest technology I remain conservative in my approach to my patients. Certain classics always remain in style: educating patients and treating them with kindness and respect, being open to new technology, yet remaining safe with those new options (e.g. FeatherLift), encouraging patients to achieve healthy skin, maintaining a caring staff and having as a goal to achieve the highest standards of care and quality." He takes enormous pride in them. Finally, Dr. Halpern is a people person and derives tremendous satisfaction when he sees his patients wearing a great smile after surgery.

Dr. Joshua Halpern also offers a variety of noninvasive rejuvenation procedures to his patients. He has extensive experience in Laser Hair Removal. In addition, many people come in to rid themselves of unsightly leg and facial veins. Wrinkles can be smoothed away with BOTOX® or filled in with Restylane®, radiance, or collagen. Patients come in and enjoy rejuvenating their skin with the "Luncheon Facial Laser." This unique treatment improves your skin without pain, shots, or downtime. You can go out to dinner or exercise immediately after your treatment. Dr. Halpern utilizes the first FDA-approved laser to treat rosacea. In addition, patients who wish to rid themselves of "old-age spots" or "brown patches" can undergo IPL (Intense Photo Light Therapy).

Dr. Halpern is a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (which is the highest licensing body for plastic surgeons). Dr. Halpern also has staff privileges at many of the surrounding hospitals and is one the highly respected surgeons in North America.