The Team at Oppenheimer Plastic Surgery
Kristin, Patient Liaison
Meet Kristin: She loves challenges, connecting, and learning about your goals to help you prepare!
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
What drew you to this industry?
What is most important to you about what we do?
What is special about our patients?
What do you love most about your position?
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
- Individually we are at our best when we are confident in ourselves. Whatever makes you feel good about yourself, go for it, don’t let anything hold you back and always choose confidence over giving into a fear.
What drew you to this industry?
- I appreciate the beauty of the human body and we are here to make everyone feel good. I love watching patients walk out feeling better than they did when they walk in.
What is most important to you about what we do?
- We really all work together to make your goals become a reality and we do it with such a love for your happiness, which makes us all happy. So thank you for trusting us.
What is special about our patients?
- Our patients are so appreciative and realistic about plastic surgery. Although we want results as close to perfect as possible, our patients know that plastic surgery is not a magic wand.
What do you love most about your position?
- Interacting with our patients, hearing their stories and getting to know what makes them feel more confident. I try to answer every patient questions with as much time as each person needs.
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
- Dr. Oppenheimer is the most down to earth, compassionate physician I have been treated by and worked with. He has more emotion invested in surgeries than we can ever explain. He values each opportunity to become better today than he was yesterday.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
- I love volunteer work and helping my community as well as others. I have been on three mission trips serving children in poverty as well as locally feeding the homeless in Downtown Orlando several times a year.
- I have been a mom and ran my household for 17 years and still can’t seem to not burn water. I have never mastered the skill of cooking. I am terrible actually.
- Oh man, this one is hard. I feel so well rounded here and my team really brings out the best in me. I am a problem solver so I would say getting to the bottom of things would be my superpower.
Parisa, Patient Liaison
Meet Parisa: Gifted with her unique style in helping patients understand treatment options for their goals.
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
What drew you to this industry?
What is most important to you about what we do?
What is special about our patients?
What do you love most about our patients?
What do you love most about your position?
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
- To choose to see the positives in yourself every day, in spite of the negatives that try to push their way into your mind. We all have insecurities and I believe confidence is achieved by understanding your strengths and choosing to accept your individual beauty—whatever definition you choose to have.
What drew you to this industry?
- I’ve always been intrigued by medicine and was even on a pre-medical path before choosing chemistry. I also have a deep appreciation for art. Plastic surgery manages to marry the two: seeking to medically address issues while always yearning for the symmetry and proportion we translate as beauty in nature.
What is most important to you about what we do?
- The transparent communication and trust we maintain with our patients. The two go hand-in-hand and we always strive to be open with patients about their goals and their overall journey with us.
What is special about our patients?
- Most of our patients are mothers, and I find it impressive how they can balance their lives, their families, and their recovery all at once.
What do you love most about our patients?
- When they come to their follow-appointments in their tight clothing. Their happiness radiates from them and it is so amazing to witness not only their physical transformation, but to see their spirits become lifted!
What do you love most about your position?
- Being able to connect with others over the phone, understand what is affecting their happiness, and then having the opportunity to witness their physical and emotional transformation with each follow-up visit.
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
- His genuine nature with not only patients but also staff—he knows each of us on an individual level and is constantly checking in with us on our personal lives.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
- I’m working on my second degree.
- I’ve been in a Bollywood movie.
- Multitasking certainly helps in my position! But I love having the opportunity to connect with each patient and each phone call. I believe compassion is a huge necessity and tool to possess and it helps create an even better connection with our amazing patients and potential patients.
- “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
- Teleportation!
Teresa, Administrative Assistant
Meet Teresa: She's ready for anything!
What inspires you?
What do you value?
What are your strengths?
Favorite quote to live by:
What does it mean to you to “choose confidence”?
What drew you to this industry?
What is your office superpower?
Brag fact about you:
Describe your professional background & experience:
What are you most proud of?
What do you love most about your position?
What is most important to you about what we do?
What do you love most about working with Dr Oppenheimer?
What is special about our patients?
What do you love most about our patients?
What do you love to do outside of work?
What is a surprising fact about you?
If you could have one superpower what would it be?
What inspires you?
- When I see people who are happy and successful, it inspires me to strive for more within myself.
What do you value?
- Family and building relationships
What are your strengths?
- The ability to overcome obstacles with strength and perseverance.
Favorite quote to live by:
- “There is the mud, and then there is the lotus flower that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus” -Thich Nhat Hanh
What does it mean to you to “choose confidence”?
- Choosing confidence gives you the power to conquer the world! As I always say, when you look good, you feel good.
What drew you to this industry?
- The love for making people feel happy and beautiful!
What is your office superpower?
- Someone special here at work gave me the nickname, T-Rex. The T-Rex is known for being an unstoppable beast! My office superpower is being an unstoppable force and getting any task handed to me completed with ease and accuracy.
Brag fact about you:
- Creativity queen here!! I have built, restored and refinished furniture. I am also a self taught barber at home. #boymom
Describe your professional background & experience:
- I started off as a medical assistant in 2008. I have experience in Cardiology, Pulmonology and ENT/Facial plastic surgery.
What are you most proud of?
- I am most proud of how every year that passes I set goals and accomplish them.
What do you love most about your position?
- I love how it is challenging and equally rewarding. I get to handle many different tasks, never a dull moment.
What is most important to you about what we do?
- We help and support selfless hard working moms who rarely take breaks. It is absolutely beautiful to witness.
What do you love most about working with Dr Oppenheimer?
- I honestly think it is impossible to not love working with Dr. Oppenheimer. He is a kind, humble and genuine soul. What I love most about working with him is how much passion and heart he puts into his work.
What is special about our patients?
- Each one of our patients are special because they are brave and confident!
What do you love most about our patients?
- I love the fact that our patients are so strong and fearless. They put their trust in us and in return get amazing life changing results.
What do you love to do outside of work?
- I enjoy being silly and adventurous with my 3 handsome boys and creating unforgettable memories.
What is a surprising fact about you?
- I have a strong love for cars and boxing.
If you could have one superpower what would it be?
- To FLY!!
Jasmine, CST, OR Supervisor
Meet Jazz: She runs the kitchen, Cocina Jasmine!
What does ‘confidence is a choice’ mean to you?
What drew you to this industry?
What is most important to you about what we do?
What do you love most about your position?
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
FUN FACTS!
Brag Facts?
Surprising Fact?
What is your passion?
What is your office superpower?
What does ‘confidence is a choice’ mean to you?
- To me it means not needing validation from others to know my worth.
What drew you to this industry?
- While working in the main OR I became part of Deep Flap Team in Reconstruction and I fell in love with the changes we where making in patient lives.
What is most important to you about what we do?
- Patient Safety and transforming patient lives , bodies and souls
What do you love most about your position?
- I love how diverse it is. The OR is my happy place!
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
- I love how dedicated he is to his patients, his work, and his staff.
FUN FACTS!
Brag Facts?
- My family owns a restaurant and I can cook professionally
Surprising Fact?
- I passed the police exam and almost joined the force.
What is your passion?
- Family is absolutely everything to me
What is your office superpower?
- I have no filter I always say what I think! (thankfully everyone gets me in the OR)
Andrea Reynolds, NP
Meet Andrea: Knowing her is loving her!
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
What drew you to this industry?
What is most important to you about what we do?
What is special about our patients?
What do you love most about your position?
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
- Every day I have a choice in how I am going to feel and attack the day. I choose to feel strong, confident, capable, intelligent, beautiful and boss in my world. Confidence is a choice from within.
What drew you to this industry?
- Actually, it was lack of confidence! Nothing feels better than spreading ideas and information to help my patients feel their very best. I love that I can speak from experience.
What is most important to you about what we do?
- I emphasize changing the stigma of aesthetics and plastic surgery – taking away outdated negative tones and reminding our patients that it is okay to take care of ourselves.
What is special about our patients?
- Their trust. We discuss everything medical and personal. By the time my patients leave, I see the silly, the fun, the strong, the confident, the vulnerable, and the human. I absolutely love it.
What do you love most about your position?
- I love sharing information and empowering our patients about their health and wellness. I also love using my nerdy brain in approaching aesthetic treatments to achieve the best possible results!
What do you love most about working with Dr. Oppenheimer?
- Believe it or not, he is an old fashioned doctor! He researches best practices, he has a huge wealth of medical knowledge, he is meticulous in his care of patients and he uses his whole heart as a doctor. I’d swear in another life he carried a black doctor’s bag and made house calls. I really just fell in love with the practice and the vision. Also, he loves the Buffalo Bills.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
- I taught myself the alphabet backwards by memory at age 6.
- I am a living donor!!! I encourage everyone to learn more about organ donation!
- I love love love learning and reading, I am most productive (and calm) in chaos, and I pride myself on empathy.
- Playing Roblox with my daughter, running, kickboxing, gardening, walking my dogs and enjoying the dog park. Its a simple life :)
Arissa, Medical Assistant
Meet Arissa: Overachiever extraordinaire. She is meticulous in every detail of your care!
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
- To live fearlessly and be comfortable with yourself.
- The surgery aspect of this industry drew me in! I am downright obsessed with everything surrounding surgery. Not only that, but the patients are also so happy to see us!
- Provide a service to our patients to enhance their body, minds and spirit.
- Our patients are special because they know what they want and aren't afraid to go after it.
- I love how versatile my position is. I run the clinic side of things: seeing pre and post-op patients along with helping in the surgery center.
- Dr. Oppenheimer is the most down-to-earth, humble plastic surgeon I have ever met. He also has so many hidden talents! He is quite impressive.
- Discipline, structure and genuineness.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
- I am not only working at this beautiful office five days a week, but also going to nursing school evenings and weekends while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. You can call me an overachiever, I'm OK with that!
- Although I seem outgoing, I am quite introverted.
- The unity amongst our whole staff. There are so many working parts to this industry and every person here puts in 110%.
- "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today." -Benjamin Franklin
- Adapting to the daily changes that come with being in the medical world!
- To eradicate disease
Christina, RN, Patient Care Coordinator
Meet Christina: Her kindness and compassion will bring an added comfort to every step of your journey.
What inspires you?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
What inspires you?
- Others' happiness. I LOVE seeing others genuinely happy whether it's a small moment or a huge celebration. I strive to always be a light and provide happiness to those around me.
- I have been the patient on the other side of the coin trying to muster up the courage to address my insecurities. Finding your confidence is a never-ending journey! Being able to help others gain confidence and join them on their journey is an honor and something I really take to heart.
- The level of trust and confidence they put in us. It is such an honor for our team to have the opportunity to help each person achieve their goals.
- Sharing in their excitement about the new chapter in their lives!
- Having the chance to connect with each patient and provide a solid education.
- His level of care and concern for each patient and the human connection he strives to make with each and every person.
- Honesty, empathy, compassion and hard work.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
- Overall and 4 x 1st place winner of an NPC competition!
- My husband and I are probably the ONLY Floridians to ever seriously consider moving to downtown Chicago...in the middle of winter! Luckily, life kept us in the sunshine state.
- I dedicate myself to everything I do in life. I strive to be understanding an compassionate in every situation, and hopefully make a friend or two along the way. :)
- Obtaining my degree in nursing and finding my niche that allows me to interact with patients and make a difference while creating an amazing life with my little family.
- "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou
- Snacking in secret & staying hydrated!
- Travel, spend time with my husband and golden retriever, Daisy, and explore our own local Orlando neighborhoods!
Holly, RN, OR Nurse
Meet Holly: She will quickly earn your trust and keep it!
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
- Making the choice to trust, respect and believe in yourself and all of your individual capabilities.
- I'm constantly inspired by my patients every day. It's very fulfilling and humbling knowing I have the opportunity to make an impact on people's lives, no matter how big or small.
- Our patient focused approach provides an opportunity for us to help people reach their aesthetic goals. While the primary benefit can help improve one's perception of their appearance, it can also enhance both mental and physical health or well-being.
- There is a story behind every person and I love getting to know each one of them!
- As an operative nurse, I have the privilege of supporting patients through their big day of surgery since I see them in all of the operative settings - pre, intra, and postoperatively. I'm able to witness their overall transformation from start to finish which is very rewarding!
- Dr. Oppenheimer is an extremely talented, knowledgable and skilled surgeon with an artistic vision for perfection. He truly cares for his patients and staff members. He treats everyone with sincere kindness and the utmost respect. If you are a patient under his care, you will feel like a VIP because he takes the time to listen while providing an honest opinion.
- The opportunity to connect and establish relationships with the patients I am caring for.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
- Before I started nursing school, I was a bikini fitness competitor!
- I have 17 chickens!
- Patience, communication, dedication, trustworthiness, critical thinking, versatility, honesty and selflessness.
- Animal communication or control! It would be pretty cool to have a conversation with my dogs or maybe have my own army of sharks!
Andrea, Medical Assistant & Patient Liaison
Meet Andrea: You will be touched by her positive energy and enthusiasm!
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
- To believe in oneself and know that one can face challenges and obstacles with grace and strength.
- Plastic surgery is an extremely rewarding field where you get to see patients' lives renewed and transformed. It is inspiring to see how the art of plastic surgery helps improve self-confidence.
- My faith and the strong supportive role models I have in my life.
- Dr. Oppenheimer and our core team do an amazing job improving the lives of each and every patient. We get to see a transformation take place and impact a persons quality of life both inwardly and outwardly.
- Each and every one of our patients shares a personal journey and unique story that has meaning and value.
- Interacting with all types of patients and providing personal assistance and care to better meet their needs.
- Dr. Oppenheimer is knowledgeable, skillful, honest and empathetic. Every decision he makes is guided by what is best for each patient. His professionalism, coupled with his commitment to the quality of his work, makes him an amazing surgeon, artist and "tailor".
- My family, friendships and helping others.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
- I began playing classical piano at an early age.
- I've gone skydiving at the skydiving capital of the world!
- Kindness and compassion. I strive to find agreeable solutions to everyday circumstances with an understanding and joyful heart.
- "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
- My positive energy and sociability!
- Time travel!
Amanda, Patient Liaison
Meet Amanda: The only thing more infectious than her passion for patient education is her giggle!
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
- Belief, strength and fearlessness. Believe in yourself, be strong in your actions and be fearless about life.
- Coming to work every day and being surrounded by a strong group of women that motivate each other.
- Making our patients feel that they can trust us. I think from the moment a patient calls to the moment they leave our practice we make them feel important, valued, beautiful and safe. We realize the courage it takes to call us and we don't take that lightly.
- They come from all different backgrounds, cities, states and walks of life.
- I love their courage.
- Providing women the resources and expertise to make their vision come true; a vision that could change their whole outlook on life.
- He is truly one of the most genuine and humble surgeons I've ever had the pleasure to work with. His passion for his work makes this a very special place.
- Happiness. A happy family, a happy home and a happy work environment add up a happy life.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
- I've traveled to 22 different countries and counting.
- I was an international flight attendant.
- I believe some of my biggest strengths are being empathetic, a good listener and someone who is able to resolve problems quickly.
- "In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you." -Buddha
- Being able to connect with patients by being honest and realistic with their surgical goals.
- Teleportation
Amelia, Marketing Coordinator
Meet Amelia: Her intuition provides daily inspiration to all!
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
FUN FACTS!
What is a surprising fact about you?
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
- Choosing to love every ounce of yourself unconditionally regardless of what society or anyone else thinks.
- Being surrounded by passionate and hardworking people; their positive energy inspires me to be the best version of myself each and every day.
- Being transparent and setting honest and realistic expectations. We go above and beyond to guide and educate our patients so that they are mentally and physically prepared for their surgery.
- Our patients put their full trust in us and they are so appreciative of our team throughout their entire journey.
- Being creative and showcasing the amazing results that our whole team makes possible!
- Dr. Oppenheimer is extremely passionate about his work and it shows in everything he does. Working alongside someone who truly loves what they're doing creates an environment that is easy to thrive in. On top of that Dr. Oppenheimer is kind, humble and very savvy when it comes to marketing - so it's fun to collaborate with him!
- Authenticity! I think being authentic, genuine and honest are key components to being successful.
FUN FACTS!
What is a surprising fact about you?
- My little hometown in Vermont where I grew up has a population of only 3,000!
- Being organized, versatile and staying positive no matter what the circumstances.
- Working in an industry where we can break the stigma around plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures and restore confidence in people's lives.
- "Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." -Coco Chanel
- I'm a "glass half full" type of person so I always shed light on the positive side of any situation.
- Invisibility!
Sarah, NP, Master Injector
Meet Sarah: We wish you all the best deciding which you love more, her or your amazing results!
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
- Striving every day to be confident in your abilities and decisions while feeling comfortable in your own skin.
- In my teens I became very conscientious about trying to keep my skin healthy and this led me to the field of dermatology. I was introduced to aesthetics and fell in love with helping people achieve their goals and feel beautiful! The blend of science and artistry of aesthetics still keeps me excited.
- My family is my inspiration for everything. They inspire me to strive to be the best version of myself and to try to create a better world for them.
- Guiding patients and watching them transform, both inside and out.
- What is special about our patients is also what I love most about them...seeing the trust, openness and loyalty that they exhibit, not only with Dr. Oppenheimer, but with the entire team.
- I love working with a team, meeting new and exciting people every day and helping them to feel beautiful and confident.
- Dr. Oppenheimer is the best of both worlds...not only is he an uber-talented surgeon with a voracious appetite for knowledge and perfection, he is also so down to earth, kind and fun to work with.
- Building and nurturing relationships. I love connecting with others, learning about them and helping them achieve their goals.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact about you?
- I maintained a 4.0 GPA through the completion of my master's program while pregnant and caring for a colicky infant and kindergartner...all moms can relate!
- I was a catcher and played little league baseball with the boys until I was 14 years old.
- I am detail oriented and strive for perfection. My insatiable thirst for knowledge drives me to constantly seek the latest techniques to perfect my craft.
- Nothing could make me prouder than watching my kids grow into loving and kind-hearted individuals.
- "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou
- Humor! I love to laugh and try to keep the atmosphere light.
- I would love to be able to read minds and hear what everyone is thinking.
Christina, RN, Overnight Nurse
What does "confidence is a choice" mean to you?
FUN FACTS!
Brag Fact?
- Looking in the mirror and believing in yourself and your abilities.
- Many years ago (before the internet) I was a plastics patient, but working as a cardiac nurse. I discovered that there was little to no after surgery patient care training, so I suggested that to the surgeon and he brought me on to his team.
- Being a part of making peoples dreams come true.
- Each patient has their own story and they place their trust in us to realize their individual goals.
- I love my one-on-one time with the patients, and teaching them about their procedure and care, as well as making their recovery as comfortable as possible.
- I have been with Dr. Oppenheimer since he began practicing and I love his passion, excitement and caring for each patient. And that he's never lost that drive!
FUN FACTS!
Brag Fact?
- I've been in Plastics for over 15 years.
- I have a huge Barbie collection!
- Compassion, loyalty, communication, caring and teaching.
- Dependability!
Adam J. Oppenheimer, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Meet Dr. Oppenheimer: Orlando's Kindest
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
What drew you to this industry?
What is most important to you about what we do?
What is special about our patients?
What do you love most about your position?
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
What does “confidence is a choice” mean to you?
- Most of the hardships we encounter come from the inside. Our own negative thoughts and emotions. So we all have a choice as to what type of energy we accept, and which thoughts we choose to follow. Choose confidence!
What drew you to this industry?
- My grandfather was a plastic surgeon in post World War II America. He helped the so-called “Hiroshima Maidens” who were injured in the horrific acts of the war. He also helped sew my tongue back together when I was a kid! I chose to follow in his footsteps and in those of my uncle, who is a plastic surgeon in Buffalo, NY.
What is most important to you about what we do?
- I’m in it for the trust. When someone trusts me to do my best, I know I can do my best! It is the greatest honor of my life to have the trust of moms and young women who want my help. I always say: you provide the trust, I provide the care.
What is special about our patients?
- Moms not models is a bit of a mantra around here. Helping the “regular” mom is anything but regular. These are women who have given everything, including their bodies, to make a family. Again, a great honor of my life to help these women get their bodies back, and get their confidence back with plastic surgery.
What do you love most about your position?
- I love that I’m just another member of the team. I often think of my team with a sports analogy, where we pass the ball to each other. I might be getting all of the glory by doing the final touches, but really if you look from the inside, we are a cohesive team that loves to help one another get the best results for our patients.
FUN FACTS!
Brag fact?
- I played varsity lacrosse at Yale
- I can sing too. I was in the Whiffenpoofs of Yale which is the oldest college a cappella group.
- I would say humility, but the above two questions wouldn’t seem so....
- The quiet solitude of nature, and the peace and calm of a good book.
