Summary

Dr. Arishita, a Petaluma, California native, graduated with highest honors in Physiology from UC Davis, earning his medical degree from the F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine in 1987 while serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He completed a general surgery residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center in 1992, followed by a plastic surgery residency and hand/microsurgery fellowship. Serving as Chief Plastic Surgeon for the Air Force until 2008, he specialized in breast reconstruction and developed cancer protocols. Joining PRMA in 2008, he remains focused on breast reconstruction and is annually recognized as one of "America's Top Surgeons." He holds dual board certifications in Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
  • 14 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

PRMA Plastic Surgery

9635 Huebner RdSan Antonio, TX 78240
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gary I Arishita

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Aexcel
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Whole Health (Tier 3 Only)
  • BCBS ACA/BAV (Marketplace) Levels Bronze-Platinum
  • BCBS HMO
  • Cigna HMO Blue Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Community First Commercial Health Plan (Exception: CFHP University Family Care Plans) Essentials
  • Community First Medicaid STAR Plan
  • Community First State of Texas Health Plan
  • GEHA through United Healthcare Shared Services
  • Medicare CHAMP VA (as secondary to Medicare)
  • Medicare Traditional Medicare Part B
  • Medicare TRICARE (as secondary to Medicare) Participating Plan
  • Molina Medicaid STAR+
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Superior Medicaid STAR+
  • TMHP - Texas Medicaid
  • United Healthcare BCBS Federal
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup) Medicaid STAR+.

Medical Specialties

Gary I Arishita has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Gary I Arishita has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Breast Surgery (Mammaplasty)
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • General Surgeon
  • Hair Restoration
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Gary I Arishita holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Gary I Arishita's NPI number is 1235119322.

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Gary Arishita is affiliated with Methodist Childrens Hospital.
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Gary Arishita's office is located at 9635 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78240.
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