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James R. Motlagh, MD

James Motlagh, MD, a Plastic Surgeon
James R. Motlagh, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
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About Me

Plastic surgery is a very diverse field that incorporates everything from head to toe. A lot of people aren't aware of the scope of plastic surgery. There's cosmetic surgery, and then there's reconstructive surgery, which can address everything from a cleft lip to burn injuries to breast reconstruction surgery.

Helping patients to get better is what I love most about my work. I listen very carefully to what patients say and work with them to get the best possible outcome with the least hassle.


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Insurance Accepted

Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
  • Beacon (Value Options) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry / First Health / Aetna (excludes HMO, EPO or QPOS)
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange products)
  • GEHA - The Affordable Network
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
  • MVP
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United Behavioral Health/Optum
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last updated: 11/15/24

Kevin J. Carroll Ambulatory Surgery Center, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
  • Beacon (Value Options) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry / First Health / Aetna (excludes HMO, EPO or QPOS)
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange products)
  • GEHA - The Affordable Network
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
  • MVP
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United Behavioral Health/Optum
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last updated: 11/15/24

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship Mayo Clinic - Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Residency University of North Carolina Hospitals - Plastic Surgery
Internship/Residency St. Barnabas Medical Center - General Surgery
Doctor of Medicine Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Biological Sciences
Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery

Patient Ratings & Comments

100 ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • Best doctor. Easy to talk to, answers questions. Very qualified.
  • Excellent M.D. Glad my primary care provider recommended a plastic surgeon.
  • Dr. James Motlagh was excellent very precise descriptions of what he was going to do, why, asked if I had questions, answered them thorough. Very exact in every aspect of the process. Left me with full confidence.
  • Dr. James Motlagh was very professional as well as courteous, respectful, and helpful.
  • Doctor was great!
  • The doctor explained everything in detail made it very easy to understand... Very professional.
  • Had no questions or worries - explained procedure he was performing carefully "very good" - care after procedure I needed to do "good."
  • Great experience with the dr., very kind and easy to talk to. Sensitive to the patient's needs and explained everything to the patient in detail. Patient was nervous about the appointment, but dr. allayed all my fears. Very professional, calm & caring.
  • The dr. was very matter of fact. I liked him a lot.
  • I had 3 conversations with CVPH - asking about my progress. Super caring and friendly.
  • Dr. Motlagh was excellent. Very compassionate, respectful and put me at ease immediately.
  • All my questions were answered. Very knowledgeable staff.
  • The Doctor was very kind, thorough, and efficient.
  • Awesome very good.
  • Dr. Motlagh is always fantastic. Thorough, quick, efficient. And answers any questions without judgement. Hands down one of the best doctors around.
  • It was a brief consult, but in that time my questions were answered confidently and informatively.
  • Very good experience.
  • Best MD ever.
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