Summary

Dr. Fries, Chief of Plastic Surgery and faculty surgeon at UT Health San Antonio, has an esteemed global medical career. A University of Cambridge graduate and former Surgeon Commander in the Royal Navy with combat experience, he specialized in plastic surgery through roles at institutions like Oxford University Hospitals. With over 60 published papers, Dr. Fries is recognized for his work in microvascular reconstruction, lymphatic microsurgery, and hand surgery, earning him awards in reconstructive surgery research. Through Operation Restore Hope, he provides cleft surgeries in the Philippines. Known for contributions in microsurgery and lymphedema, he upholds PRMA’s dedication to excellence.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 23 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Cambridge
  • 19 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 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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4.8 
23 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
San Antonio , TXSan Antonio , TXSan Antonio , TXWest Palm Beach , FL
Med School: University of Cambridge Med School: Columbia University College of Physician & Surgeons, Columbia-Bassett program Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Charles Anton Fries

  • 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

Charles Anton Fries has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Charles Anton Fries has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Charles Anton Fries holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University of Cambridge in 2003.

NPI Number

Charles Anton Fries' NPI number is 1639171770.

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