J. Stephen Gunn, M.D.
Dr. J. Stephen Gunn combines a high level of surgical expertise with a desire to improve the quality of lives. Dr. Gunn is committed to delivering natural-looking results that can enhance your life and let your confidence soar. Dr. Gunn is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Birmingham, Alabama Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Stephen Gunn is a native of Decatur, Alabama who has extensive training in general and plastic surgery. Dr. Gunn has a sincere passion for using the latest techniques in cosmetic surgery to bring out your natural beauty with a full spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical procedures. He believes that helping you in your quest for aesthetic improvement means working together for a more beautiful you.
A highly trained, board certified plastic surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Gunn uses skill and precision to perform cosmetic surgical procedures for improving the contours of your body, enhancing the size and shape of your breasts, and rejuvenating your face with a more refreshed, youthful look. With today's rapid advancements in minimally-invasive aesthetic technology, Dr. Gunn can help you achieve beautiful results with injectables, dermal fillers and other nonsurgical treatments.
The Patient Experience
What Patients are Saying
"Dr. Gunn was fantastic in every aspect from the pre operative consultation to post op/recovery. I was very pleased with his willingness to answer all of my questions & help to direct me with his professional opinion when I was struggling to decide on a new implant size/profile ..."
Breast Enhancement Patient
"I had my BBL and 4 areas of lipo by Dr Gunn. I'm three weeks weeks post op. I'll start off by saying that I'm super happy with my results and I think Dr Gunn is an amazing surgeon! He's compassionate, he listens to what you want and is straight forward ..."
Body Contouring Patient
"I absolutely recommend Hedden and Gunn. I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Gunn. I had my breast augmentation with him and I have nothing but wonderful things to say. His bedside manner is great. He and his entire staff were warm and friendly ..."
Breast Enhancement Patient
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Dr. Gunn works closely with each patient to formulate a surgical plan personalized to complement your goals and your lifestyle. If you are looking for a compassionate surgeon backed by the caring and attentive medical staff of Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery, schedule your cosmetic surgery consultation with Dr. Stephen Gunn today by calling 205-980-1744. At your consultation with Dr. Gunn, you can learn more about the many available options for fulfilling your aesthetic surgery needs.
A graduate of Auburn University, where he majored in Zoology, Dr. Gunn earned his medical degree (M.D.) from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, where he met his wife Holly. Dr. Gunn went on to complete a general surgery residency at Penn State University's Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. His exceptional level of surgical training culminated in a 3-year plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Louisville.
Board-certified plastic surgeon J. Stephen Gunn, M.D. is a member of a number of prestigious professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Gunn has presented at numerous regional and national meetings, including the Robert H. Ivy Plastic Surgery Society, the Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Plastic Surgery Research Council. In addition to academic and teaching awards, he was inducted by his peers into the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society, which recognizes physicians who are exemplars of compassionate patient care and who serve as role models, mentors and leaders in medicine.
Patient Philosophy
"The first step in helping my patients see a more beautiful appearance is getting to know them as people. Together we can become partners in their well-being by building a relationship based on the highest level of personal care and superior cosmetic surgery results."
Stephen Gunn, MD
Certifications and Professional Organizations
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) — J. Stephen Gunn, M.D. is board-certified by the ABPS, one of 24 medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Dr. Gunn is also certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) — Dr. Gunn is an active member of the ASPS, recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) — Dr. Gunn is a candidate for membership with the ASAPS (Aesthetic Society), which is devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Dr. Gunn is a resident member of the ACS, which was founded to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients.
- QUAD A — Dr. Gunn performs most procedures at our Outpatient Surgery Suite, which is fully QUAD A accredited for patient safety.
Education and Training
- University of Louisville — Louisville, Kentucky
Plastic Surgery Fellowship, 2014-2017 - Penn State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center — Hershey, Pennsylvania
General Surgery Residency, 2007-2014
Chief Resident, General Surgery, 2013-2014
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, 2009-2011
General Surgery Internship, 2007-2008 - University of South Alabama — Mobile, Alabama
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), 2003-2007
Vice President, College of Medicine Surgical Society, 2005-2006 - Auburn University — Auburn, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 1999-2003
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Dean's List
Birmingham, AL Office & Surgery Suites
Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery140 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-980-1744 or 800-HeddenMD
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Questions About Cosmetic Surgery?
Contact Alabama plastic surgeon Stephen Gunn, M.D. in Birmingham today with your questions about any of our cosmetic surgery procedures.
To schedule your consultation at the earliest possible date, please call 205-980-1744.