Summary

Dr. John Bast is a plastic surgeon with 15 years of experience serving patients in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2014. His dual expertise in surgery and plastic surgery allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring both reconstructive and specialized surgical procedures.

Dr. Bast practices at Lancaster General Hospital, where he focuses on treating complex conditions including breast cancer and related complications such as metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. He performs advanced reconstructive procedures, with particular expertise in abdominal wall reconstruction and breast tissue reconstruction using the patient's own tissue. His skills include anterolateral thigh flap procedures, which help restore form and function for patients recovering from cancer treatment. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 15 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

John Bast has 2 locations

John Bast

2110 Harrisburg PikeLancaster, PA 17601

John Bast

554 N Duke StLancaster, PA 17602

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4.4 
15 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, German
Lancaster , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Bast

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Company
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Perform Care
  • Railroad Medicare/Palmetto GBA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of PA
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan "
  • VA Insurance (Veterans CCN)"

Medical Specialties

John Bast has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

John Bast has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • General Surgeon
  • Hair Restoration
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

John Bast holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2014.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2011.

NPI Number

John Bast's NPI number is 1023307527.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does John Bast accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that John Bast accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is John Bast accepting new patients?
John Bast is accepting new patients on Vitals. View John Bast's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does John Bast accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
John Bast has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is John Bast's office located?
John Bast's office is located at 2110 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601.
Which hospitals is John Bast affiliated with?
John Bast is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital.

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