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Nishant Ganesh Kumar, MD

5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in Palo Alto, California

Board-certified Financing Mommy makeover

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  • Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
  • Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 650-433-8621
  • Website illuminateplasticsurgery.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

Procedures they offer

Tummy-tuck procedures Nishant Ganesh Kumar, MD is associated with, drawn from the practice's own info and patients' reviews — not a clinical recommendation. Your surgeon will advise which, if any, fits you.

🔄 360 Tummy Tuck 2 mentions

“I had two planned stages of surgery, including a tummy tuck, lower body lift, liposuction, and breast and back procedures.”

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About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for Nishant Ganesh Kumar, MD — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

📸 Before & After Gallery 4 mentions

“Every part of my experience was incredibly positive—from the results themselves to the care I received before and after surgery.”

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🤱 Mommy Makeover

“After I was done having kids and had lost the weight, I finally felt ready for my mommy makeover.”

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Lipo 360

“Kumar if you are looking for a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lipo 360.”

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These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 32 Google reviews.

🌿 natural-looking results 11 mentions

“I even asked if he could give me a natural-looking belly button - something that can be tricky in my type of surgery - and he absolutely delivered.”

💗 attentive bedside manner 17 mentions

“He was so kind and thoughtful, took the time to really listen to my concerns, and put together a plan with minimal downtime that gave me exactly what I was hoping for.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled & experienced surgeon 20 mentions

“The "Best of the Best" is an Understatement: From consultation to recovery, his approach is nothing short of meticulous.”

🗒️ thorough consultation 4 mentions

“He was incredibly thorough in explaining the procedure, set realistic expectations, and made me feel 100% confident in his care.”

🩹 attentive aftercare 2 mentions

“From my very first consultation to post-op care, every step of the process was handled with compassion, professionalism, and the utmost attention to detail.”

From the reviews

I have wanted to get a rhinoplasty for almost a decade and finally decided to pull the trigger after meeting Dr. Kumar. From the very beginning, he spent quality time going over all of my questions.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jul 2025

It's hard to even know where to start when it comes to sharing my experience with Dr. Kumar. After losing a significant amount of weight, I had been waiting over 10 years to pursue plastic surgery. I met with several surgeons before my consultation with Dr. Kumar, and I immediately knew he was the perfect fit.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Aug 2025

Life-Changing Experience with Dr. Kumar! Choosing Dr. Kumar as my plastic surgeon for my MMO was truly the best decision I’ve ever made. From the very first consultation, his incredible bedside manner put me at ease.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jul 2025

The Absolute Best Experience and Results—A True Master Surgeon! I am absolutely thrilled with my recent breast lift and implant procedure, and I felt compelled to share my experience because Dr Kumar is truly in a league of his own.

★★★★★ — Kirsten, Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 32 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Nishant Ganesh Kumar, MD

101 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA94301

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