4.5
111 Ratings with 50 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Beckenstein is a board certified and fully credentialed plastic surgeon who completed fellowships and residencies around the country. He has extensive experience in reconstructive and plastic surgery in Birmingham. Dr. Beckenstein was born and raised in New York. He earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Union College in Schenectady, New York. In 1987, he received his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk Virginia. He was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.
He completed his internship and general surgical training in 1992 at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he was awarded the Herbert Schulte Award for clinical excellence.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Beckenstein completed a plastic surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He continued at the University for a 6-month research fellowship.
He completed his internship and general surgical training in 1992 at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he was awarded the Herbert Schulte Award for clinical excellence.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Beckenstein completed a plastic surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He continued at the University for a 6-month research fellowship.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Hospital Health System
- 50 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 16 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Beckenstein Michael S Office
800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 610Birmingham, AL 35205 Tel: (205) 933-9308
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Plastic Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 39 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL |
| Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Scott Beckenstein
Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Scott Beckenstein has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Scott Beckenstein has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Dr. Michael Scott Beckenstein holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Hospital Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1987.
NPI Number
Dr. Beckenstein's NPI number is 1356323547.
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- Where is Dr. Michael Beckenstein's office located?
- Dr. Michael Beckenstein's office is located at 800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 610, Birmingham, AL, 35205.
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- Dr. Michael Beckenstein is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.
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