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Dr. Rick Paulson, MD

Dr. Rick Paulson, MD

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

Dr. Rick Paulson, MD is a plastic surgeon in Bismarck, ND and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas Medical Center in 1988. He is affiliated with CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

115 W Century Ave Ste B Bismarck, ND 58503

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Paulson specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Paulson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Paulson

4.2
22 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
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hooded eyes?
Dr. Paulson and his staff were very welcoming.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Audrey – Sep 17, 2023
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Do NOT allow him to perform surgery on you!
Dr Paulson performed surgery on me. Didn't perform surgery correctly. Made me look much worse than before surgery. Let me with asymmetrical results. Have had several issues since surgery. Infections. Continuous bleeding. Scheduled appointment and he wouldn't answer any of my questions. Basically walked away. The nurse apologized for the fact that he didn't give me any answers. His advice after my 3 month appointment was to seek the advice/guidance/expertise of another Dr.!!! He comes across as less than trust-worthy. Will spend more time talking to you about how your going to pay for the surgery than he will about the actual surgery - That's your first clue to go somewhere else. That's your first clue that all he cares about is your money. Trust your instincts. DO NOT LET HIM CUT ON YOU! You will waste your money. It will affect your physical/mental health, and more importantly, he will not care. DO NOT SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2023
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Terrible results
Had tummy tuck and breast augmentation surgery with Dr Paulson. Needed a revision at 6 months still have dog ears and a significant roll when I sit. Went for a second opinion and I'm told not enough skin was removed. I need dog ears revised,and lipo to correct the areas where coolsculpting did not work. He recommended I get that instead of liposuction now these areas are uneven and onky way to correct is with lipo. So I wasted $3,200 on that. His mood varies at each visit so you never know if he will be nice , or in a hurry and grumpy. Never takes notes of his consults so he never remembers what you discussed previously. His staff however is great super friendly and informative.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Un happy – Nov 17, 2022
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Dr. Paulson has been my doctor since 2001, for me he’s a great Doctor. I never walk away uninformed. He explains his corse of action and makes sure you know and comfortable with the plan at hand. I had my breast reconstructed due to a lumpectomy. He does good work, I’ve had know problems and I can see him once a year for rechecks or if I have any concern. My breats look just as good today as the day they were worked on. Thank You Dr Paulson
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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KWarner – Oct 17, 2022
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Dr paulson is amazing along with all he staff ive had amazing great outcomes with all my implants very clean place he and staff explain everything you ask its agreat place to go i would recommend them too family and friends am getting fat injections into face comming up so very excited i will let eveyone see and know the out come on it and you can judge for your self there worth driving for do everything you want to be beatiful and happy again thank you Dr paulson and staff see you soon
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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Kelly svir in Arvilla nd – Dec 27, 2017
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I am 3 weeks post breast augmentation. I am so happy with my results. Dr.Paulson and his staff are so professional and knew exactly what I was looking for. I would highly recommend Dr. Paulson.
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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Jamie ismir in Orlando fl – Nov 02, 2017
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I went to Dr. Paulson for breast augmentation. I'm extremely happy with the outcome. I highly recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Minot, ND – Sep 21, 2017
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Although Dr Paulson has a bad bed side manner he is an excellent surgeon. His work is amazing. I almost did not use him because he is rather cocky and not too friendly, but I decided I would rather have excellent breasts rather than a nice surgeon. I am so happy I went with him, they turned out wonderful. Ask him about using the medication for 3 months he can prescribe to make your breasts softer and more realistic looking. (I think it's an allergy medicine). I recommend him to everybody I know.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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williston, nd – May 15, 2017
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Very Happy with my results. Dr. Paulson and his staff were professional and kind. He is honest and will answer all your questions. Follow- up post- op by staff was great. I would recommend Dr. Paulson to anyone wanting a tummy tuck and lipo.
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
12 others found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rick Paulson, MD is a plastic surgeon in Bismarck, ND and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas Medical Center in 1988. He is affiliated with CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of Kansas Medical Center

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Aesthetic Center of Plastic Surgery115 W Century Ave Ste B Bismarck, ND 58503
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck

    900 E Broadway Ave
    Bismarck, ND 58501
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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