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Dr. Alina Sholar, MD

Dr. Alina Sholar, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Alina Sholar, MD is a plastic surgeon in Austin, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1999.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

8305 Shoal Creek Blvd Austin, TX 78757

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Dr. Sholar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sholar

3.9
31 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Dr Sholar was so helpful in getting me ready for my first surgery. She eased my mind so much that surgery day wasn’t a big deal. She made me feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend Dr. Sholar to anyone. I am glad I chose her for my surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lloyd E – Nov 30, 2020
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My surgeon and her practice are experts in what they do. The office is run to perfection - yet always friendly, available and helpful! Dr Sholar is amazing. So many of my friends have gone to her with great results - just like mine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Frank F – Nov 29, 2020
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Dr. Sholar was awesome about it all the staff was I knew everything step by step as we went along, she's awesome !!!!!"
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Kayla L – Nov 26, 2020
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I felt the Dr. was very informative about the procedure from beginning to end... very thorough, with the initial exam! I felt was left no stone left unturned when it came to explaining ALL details of what will happen to what to expect. What is expected from her as well as me! She answered all of my questions very thoroughly and left me feeling more educated about what I was getting ready to have done.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marty M – Nov 24, 2020
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Dr. Sholar and her staff covered everything and made me feel very comfortable. Her follow-up with me, even one year after the surgery, exceeds expectations. She is a genuinely caring person. I trusted her so much I told her to make the final decision regarding the size of implants based on my body size since she's the expert. I was not disappointed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rodney H – Nov 20, 2020
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Dr. Sholar and her staff was very nice, on time and Answer all questions. I'm 5'4 and they didn't make me feel bad for want to do something for myself.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joe L – Nov 17, 2020
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Exceptional in educating me about my procedure and things I should do to prepare before, during and after surgery. She went above and beyond as a surgeon for my situation and was very attentive, helpful and informative in my post-op visit. I am very, very pleased with the results she has given me. I highly recommend Dr. Sholar and Sholar Center to anyone who is searching for just the right Dr
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Waterloo U – Nov 12, 2020
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Dr. Sholar and Marg were professional and caring. Great experience. Scheduled surgeries... excited about getting them done and seeing the results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jessie Bridges – Nov 10, 2020
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Dr. Sholar and her staff were always very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Any questions I had were always addressed. Every pro & con was explained to me. Very satisfied with her work and her as a person every time you walk in the door. Highly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JOAN F – Nov 06, 2020
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Dr. Sholar and her staff are excellent with any questions I have had. I have recommended and will recommend Dr. Sholar to any friends and family who may be interested in plastic surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Warren D – Nov 03, 2020
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everyone was extremely friendly and helpful in answering any questions that I had before or after my surgery. Everyone seemed highly educated in their roles.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Russell P – Nov 02, 2020
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I've hated the way my nose looked for so long, and now it's no longer an issue -- I'm not worried about how it'll look in photos or whether I'm positioning myself in a good angle when talking to someone. I rarely even think about my nose anymore -- where before, it was a constant and daily worry. The staff was friendly, the procedure and recovery time went smoother than expected, and I'm happy with the result.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Margaret O – Oct 29, 2020
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Dr. Sholar and her staff were always welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Any questions I had were always addressed. Every pro & con was explained to me. Very satisfied with her work and her as a person every time you walk in the door. Highly recommend this doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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ParanN – Oct 19, 2020
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I was new in this area when I first met you and had never gone to a plastic surgeon before. However, I needed to consult with you about surgery on my droopy eyelid. I was leery of any new Dr. or Dentist at the time, having lived in the St. Louis area all of my life. You made me feel comfortable from the very first minute you sat down with me. We talked a little about my family, which turned out, you knew a few of them from the hospital and as patients. After consulting with you, I decided to go with your suggestions because I began to trust you right then. Right before the surgery I was nervous and quite frightened, but then you were standing in front of me chit-chatting with me like old friends and put me at ease. During the early weeks after the surgery I think I may have hated you just a little bit. I was uncomfortable, wearing a large Q-tip on my head for a bit, then a stretchy thing, then my face was swollen and bruised.... but little by little, appointment by appointment I felt
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Barb Burgess – Sep 12, 2020
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Doctor Sholar is the kindest doctor I have ever met. She explained everything to me- what would happen in detail, what discomfort, how long the healing would take and most of all she would be right there with me to monitor my progress! Her staff are all very kind and ready and waiting to answer any and all questions. Always there when you call! I would never trust another place!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Julia M – Sep 01, 2020
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She is an awesome surgeon! I had my breast redone and this experience was so much better than the first time I had it done! Totally recommended
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Myra S – Aug 30, 2020
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Dr. Sholar was not just another doctor going through the motions when I came in for my consultation. She sat down and talked with me and found out about me and why I needed surgery. We quickly realized we had a lot in common and she used that knowledge to explain to me every step of my surgery and recovery. Dr Sholar didn’t stop there; she continued to give me care and advice well past my recovery. It has been 10 years since my surgery and we are still connected. If I have a question, she is just a message away. It has been so nice to have that kind of care. I have always been a person- not a dollar sign- to her, and now I am happy to call her my friend as well. Thank you for doing a wonderful job on me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Samantha M – Aug 23, 2020
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My lymphedema doctor said I could not get ultherapy and Dr. Sholar refused to refund me my money, even though it had only been 9 days and I had not used any part of the package. I had to sue her company, Serenity Creek Med Spa, and was awarded $3700. Unfortunately, Dr. Alina Sholar and the spa went out of business and there's no way for me to get my money. She has since opened another spa called Skin Science Soul, under the UTC Health and Rehab umbrella, just down the street. From the research my investigator did, apparently she did this a few times in Indiana before moving here and was even sued by 9 women for botched surgeries, including using another patient's old implants. She is a horrible example of a doctor and their oath of "first do no harm."
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 10, 2019
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The reason she moved to Texas to get away from all the patients she botched.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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IN – Jan 27, 2019
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I have seen Dr. Sholar since she moved to Austin for plastic surgery procedures, injections, and skin care. She is just the most considerate, attentive, and sweet plastic surgeon I ever hoped to find. She spent so much time with me explaining my procedures. Her staff is very good, too. I have seen other doctors for years and have never been educated so much as the first time I ever saw her. It was such an amazing experience that I will never go to anyone else ever again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Clary in Austin, TX – Feb 21, 2016
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Dr. Alina Sholar, MD is a plastic surgeon in Austin, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1999.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1999
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Office8305 Shoal Creek Blvd Austin, TX 78757
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
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(512) 649-0896.