Maryland's leading plastic surgeon

Dr. James Vogel: Dedicated Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland

Plastic Surgery Staff

As a plastic surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. James Vogel has integrity, a professional manner, and outstanding experience. Dr. Vogel employs a warm, compassionate staff that is extremely educated in all aspects of every surgery he performs. We assure you that here, you will be treated with compassion and respect - like family.

Dr. James Vogel has been voted a “Top Doctor in Baltimore” by Baltimore magazine and is known for his professionalism, friendly demeanor, honesty, and natural results.

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Plastic Surgeon James Vogel, M.D."My philosophy is that no patient request, question, or concern is too small or trivial, and we stand behind that. Our patients always come first and receive the best care imaginable. Our past patients serve as spokespeople who attest to this philosophy," says Dr. Vogel.

Dr. James Vogel is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Division of Plastic Surgery, was named a Top Doc by Baltimore Magazine, and lectures nationally and internationally on topics in cosmetic surgery.

Dr. James Vogel did his undergraduate work at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where he studied biochemistry, and then went on to earn a medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Vogel next completed his general surgery residencies at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston and at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He then completed a plastic surgery residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, which included maxillo-facial and microvascular surgery training at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Services – Shock Trauma unit. After this training, Dr. Vogel decided to pursue his career as a plastic surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. James Vogel was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He participates in the teaching of medical students and residents in plastic surgery training. He also holds professional memberships in the following professional societies: the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Baltimore County Medical Society, Johns Hopkins Medical Society, Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, Nathan Womack Surgical Society, Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (President 1996 – 1997; Executive Committee 1996 – 1999; Board of Governors 1993 – 1998; Chairman, Scientific Committee 1993 – 1999). In addition, Dr. James Vogel has surgery privileges at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Northwest Center, and the St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Dr. James Vogel is especially interested in cosmetic facial surgery, cosmetic breast surgery, hair transplantation surgery, and liposuction and body contouring.

Dr. Vogel is very accessible to his plastic surgery patients, as he wants them to feel comfortable and well informed. Here, our patients are like family.

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What's New

» Loyalty & Referral Rewards
» Dr. Vogel named as a ‘ Top Doc' by Northern Virginia and Baltimore Magazine and featured in recent issue
» Dr. Vogel featured in "People Magazine"
» Dr. Vogel Promoted to Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins
» Dr. Vogel interviewed by ABC News, 20/20
» Dr. Vogel was voted as the new president of the Maryland State Society of Plastic Surgeons
» Cosmetic Surgery Seminars
» Days of Beauty
» Accredited in Office Surgical Facility
» Restylane®
» Endermologie® for Cellulite
» Professional Skin Care
» Diamond Microdermabrasion Peel
» The Revolutionary S-Lift - Quicker Recovery / Smaller Scars
» Breast Reduction using Liposuction

Our Plastic Surgery Office

Welcome to our office! Led by plastic surgeon Dr. James Vogel, our Baltimore, Maryland practice is completely committed to providing outstanding, safe, effective plastic surgery to every patient we see. We personally believe we have the best plastic surgery office in Baltimore, Maryland. Our facility is warm and inviting. From the moment you enter the door, our staff will be exceedingly professional, knowledgeable, caring and helpful. Dr. James Vogel's philosophy states that no patient request or need is trivial and we stand behind that commitment. Our patients always come first and receive the best care imaginable. This includes warm greetings, clean cloth gowns, informative and professional consultations and, of course, professional and skilled surgical care. Our past patients serve as spokespeople who attest to this philosophy.

Our ground floor state of the art surgical and office facility features expanded treatment and consultation rooms as well as modern and immaculate operating facilities.

Patients will feel relaxed in our clean and modern treatment rooms. The consultation rooms have the latest in digital photographic equipment and computer imaging of anticipated results to maximize communication with our patients. Our aesthetician rooms provide a private and quiet venue for therapeutic and relaxing facials and other spa services.

We look forward to exceeding your expectations in our new plastic surgery center.

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Our Surgical Facility

In addition to our warm and professional office and staff, our operating facility is fully licensed as a freestanding ambulatory surgical facility by the state of Maryland. It is meticulously clean and well equipped. This surgery center is recognized by Medicare, Blue Cross, and Blue Shield. Our highest accreditation was conferred by the national agency known as the American Association of Accrediting Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAASF) in 1999.

A private entrance and exit to the surgical center allows for maximum patient comfort, safety and privacy. A designated pre-op room allows patients to meet with our anesthesiologist/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) the morning of surgery to discuss any questions they may have. We also provide a private waiting area for the families of our patients. This allows family members and friends to relax in comfort while they wait for their loved one to complete their surgical procedure.

Dr. Vogel and our medical staff are focused on one case at a time and on your successful outcome. Should there be any unforeseen events that arise, we are all trained to handle emergencies and are prepared to transfer our plastic surgery patients to a nearby hospital on an urgent basis. We are exceedingly proud of our 100% safety record with anesthesia since we opened the surgical center in 1996. The anesthesia is provided by an anesthesiologist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). In addition, Dr. James Vogel carefully watches over each patient he treats in our Baltimore, Maryland facility.

The Operating and Recovery room are equipped with state-of-the-art monitors, supplies, a back-up generator for power outages, and an efficient air filtration system. These precautions and our professional and courteous staff ensure our patients the finest in plastic surgery care and safety.

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Cosmetic Surgery Seminars

The next date for our seminar is posted on the home page of this site. Click here to find out when the next seminar will be held.

Every few months, we hold informative seminars presenting different aspects of cosmetic surgery. The seminars typically last 90 minutes and cover a variety of subjects. This is a terrific way to find out about topics that might be of interest to you. Dr. Vogel introduces our staff and provides an overview of the office. He also presents before and after photos of cases he has personally performed. A discussion on skin care and Endermologie® is usually conducted as well by our licensed aesthetician, Lucy Wineke. The seminar locations and times vary. If the details are not posted on the home page of this site, please call the office for the next seminar date, 410-484-8860.

If a seminar has just taken place or you are unable to attend, please call and arrange for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Vogel or Lucy.

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Days of Beauty

Days of Beauty: These are special events that include discounts on all injectable and skin care products and other medi-spa treatments. Light refreshments and informational sessions on skin health and other cosmetic enhancements are part of this exciting special event.

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Dr. Vogel Interviewed by ABC NEWS, 20/20

Dr. Vogel's Interview with ABC News, 20/20 - Photo #1

Dr. Vogel was selected as an expert commentator on the topic of hair restoration surgery by ABC News, 20/20. Among many topics covered, Dr. Vogel was asked to discuss methods patients can use to select a hair restoration surgeon, the current standards in the field, and his opinion regarding a series of cases that were under investigation which had been performed by a hair clinic in another state. Much of the information and questions Dr. Vogel responded to are covered in a
section called "frequently asked questions about
hair restoration surgery."

Dr. Vogel's Interview with ABC News, 20/20 - Photo #2

In addition, Dr. Vogel has authored several articles in several professional journals for plastic surgeons detailing his techniques for correcting complications that can arise from poorly done transplants or transplants performed with older techniques. We would be happy to provide you with a copy of these articles.

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Dr. Vogel was voted as the new president of the Maryland State Society of Plastic Surgeons

We have some exciting news! Recently Dr. Vogel was voted by his colleagues as the new president of the Maryland State Society of Plastic Surgeons. The official name for the society is the John Staige Davis Society. John Staige Davis was a Johns Hopkins Plastic Surgeon who was the first Maryland practitioner to devote his entire career to plastic surgery. In addition John Staige Davis wrote the first American text book on plastic surgery. As the president of this society, Dr. Vogel recently got called to duty to attend a meeting in Annapolis to discuss some legislative issues regarding plastic surgery. This is a great honor for Dr. Vogel to be able to represent his plastic surgeon colleagues in the state.

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Dr. Vogel featured in "People Magazine"

Dr. Vogel was interviewed and photographed in the October '02 issue of People Magazine. A story was written describing different cosmetic surgical procedures and plastic surgeons throughout the nation. Dr. Vogel's expertise in the area of cosmetic surgery and the willingness of his patient to be photographed and seen nationally were among the criteria for inclusion in the article.

People Magazine Dr. Vogel Featured in People Magazine

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Dr. Vogel named as a ‘ Top Doc' by Northern Virginia and Baltimore Magazine and featured in recent issue

Dr Vogel and our new office were recently featured in Northern Virginia and Baltimore Magazine when they did a feature on cosmetic surgery. Several photos during our daily routines as well as Dr. Vogel in our fully certified and state licensed operating room were on display. Some of the photos are seen here.

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Loyalty & Referral Rewards

You'll Love Our Rewards Certificates
It's our way of thanking our loyal patients

We love to show our appreciation for our loyal patients. Our new Loyalty Rewards and Referral Rewards Certificates allow us to thank you for your trust in us and for sharing that trust with others. Both types of Certificates can be used for any of our Medi-Spa Services (see below).

Loyalty Rewards Certificates

We've created the Loyalty Rewards Certificates to thank our many wonderful, loyal patients and supporters. The Certificates can be shared with a friend or family member, or can be combined with other Rewards Certificates and used for their full combined face value. We'll automatically send you a Certificate after you complete your surgical procedure.

Referral Rewards Certificates

New! We created our Referral Rewards Certificates to thank you for your trust in us when you refer a friend or loved one to our Baltimore, MD plastic surgery office. When they use any of our services, we will automatically send you a Referral Rewards Certificate in the mail. The Certificates also can be combined or shared with other people.

Redeeming Your Certificates

Loyalty Rewards Certificates and Referral Rewards Certificates can be used for any of the following Medi-Spa services at Dr. James Vogel's Baltimore, MD plastic surgery office:

Skin Care Treatments

  • Products and Peels
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Photofacial (IPL)
  • Permanent Hair Reduction with IPL
  • Endermologie (Cellulite Reduction)
  • Laser Vein Reduction

Wrinkle Removing Injections

  • BOTOX® Cosmetic
  • Restylane®
  • radiesse®
  • JUVÉDERM™

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James E. Vogel, M.D.
4 Park Center Court,
Suite 100, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Ph - 410.484.8860
Toll free - 1.888.DR VOGEL

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