About Us

Practice Administrator

Val has been in the billing and insurance field for 10+ years. She is our Financial Coordinator and Practice Administrator. While billing is a focus for her, she also helps with daily office management tasks, as well as patient and client care. At Meininger Plastic Surgery our top priority is quality care while having compassion for our patients, Val strives to deliver personalized quality care for every patient in her management role. She is eager to answer any questions regarding surgical procedures and pricing and can assist in scheduling your first meeting with Dr. Meininger and our practice. She serves as a liaison for the patient and insurance company to ensure proper billing, coding, and authorizations. She also assists patients with eligibility & benefit coverage questions.

Medical Assistant

Lisa has worked in the medical field for over 10 years, and as you enter our office Lisa will be the first to welcome you. Along with making patients feel welcome and relaxed she coordinates all the doctors’ appointments. She makes sure all pertinent information is organized for the doctor to ensure your appointment goes smoothly while also assisting the manager with daily tasks. Her calm demeanor makes your time in our office enjoyable and relaxing.

Medical Assistant

Betsy is our Medical Assistant at Meininger Plastic Surgery. She greets all patients seen in the office with her bubbly personality. She will review your medical information that you provide via the patient portal or by handwritten forms, including but not limited to your past medical history, family history, surgical history, social history, allergies, and medications.The Medical Assistant works side-by-side with our nurse and Dr. Meininger. She also assists Dr. Meininger in all the in-office procedures to ensure the highest quality of care.

Surgical Coordinator

Kim is our surgical coordinator and office accounting liaison. For over 4 years she has been scheduling our patients’ surgical appointments. She understands surgical procedures, such as the necessary time a surgery takes and the medical staff necessary, to properly maintain a surgical schedule while also providing patients with pre- and post-operative instructions.She oversees making sure that the facilities have the proper supplies and equipment for each surgery. In a busy office with an unpredictable surgical schedule, her attention to detail is impeccable and makes it look easy. We are happy to have her as part of our team.

Surgical Coordinator

Amanda has been with us since 2021 and what a great addition she has been. She graduated from Michigan State College of Nursing and has been a nurse for 3 and a half years. She got her start during the pandemic and worked on the frontlines. Since making the switch to the plastic surgery world, Amanda has built up a reputable cosmetic injectable patient base. She is passionate about helping patients feel beautiful and confident in their own skin. Her passion also includes skincare, health, and beauty. She has an artistic and creative eye that can help you safely and effectively reach your skin goals with treatments such as neurotoxins, dermal fillers, Sculptra, and curating skincare regimens.

Physician's Assistant

Joslyn is our newest addition to Meininger Plastic Surgery. She is a certified Physician’s Assistant. She assists Dr. M in all his procedures and is highly skilled. Joslyn helps support Dr. M before, during, and after surgical operations. Her other responsibilities include performing physical exams and analyzing diagnostic tests, educating patients about treatment options, assisting in surgeries by handing tools and necessary items, closing incisions, and maintaining the cleanliness of operating rooms, providing pre- and post-operative care to patients. Patient care is the top priority for Joslyn and has great communication skills.

FAQ

Canellations

If you are unable to keep an appointment, we ask that you kindly provide us with at least 48 hours notice. This courtesy on your part will make it possible to give your appointment to another patient.

Emergencies

Our office provides on-call service for emergencies, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. Call (248) 275-2037 and Dr. Meininger will be contacted immediately.

Health Insurance Plans

Our office participates with some health insurance plans which cover certain reconstructive plastic procedures. Covered procedures will vary with each insurance company — our office staff will assist you in determining eligibility. Patients are responsible for deductibles, co-payments and remaining balances.

Patient Forms

To speed up this process and to meet our government’s mandated guidelines, we would prefer these be completed through our Patient Portal.  Please call our office for your personal security code if not already provided and/or further instructions.

If you are unable to access our patient portal, the necessary forms are listed below for you to print and have filled out prior to your appointment.  If you have any questions, please fill out as much as you can and our staff will be happy to assist you when you arrive for your appointment. Please DO NOT mail the completed forms to the office.  Bring them with you at the time of your visit. Click HERE for all forms.