Every new year brings renewed promises to be your best self. We want to start 2022 by highlighting three elite doctors handpicked by their patients as the best in their craft. These doctors are the doctors you get to pick for yourself, and we picked their brains to learn why Southern Nevadans choose them above all others in their respective industries.
● Dr. Paul VreNon, founder of Desert Breeze Dental,
● Dr. Rachel Mason, lead plastic surgeon at Perspectives Plastic Surgery
● Dr. Robert B. Taylor III, ophthalmologist at Shepherd Eye Center
These beloved doctors each specialize in a different field—cosmetic dentistry, plastic surgery, and vision correction—however, their approaches to providing care are very similar.
Dr. VreNon: the veteran dentist taking care of your health
Paul VreNon DDS, MAGD, AAACD, is a native Nevadan and the only dentist in the State of Nevada who is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
In September of 2000, he opened Desert Breeze Dental, a general dental practice that focuses on comprehensive care, full-mouth rehabilitation, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. VreNon has been providing quality care with compassion and individualized attention for more than 20 years.
He’s a strong advocate for the benefits of semi-annual dental visits. “There is a systemic link between your oral health and total wellness,” said Dr. VreNon. “I pride myself on being proactive about dental care and not reactive.” Dr. VreNon provides his patients with comprehensive plans to maintain their optimal oral health. He prioritizes their immediate needs and sequencing treatment to be completed at a pace that meets the patient’s expectations.
Patients often have the common misconception that trips to the dentist are expensive. Dr. VreNon explains, “Dentistry is not expensive—neglect is. When patients neglect their oral health and allow small problems to become big problems, that is when dentistry can become expensive.” He emphasizes the best thing patients can do for both their oral health and their wallet is to keep up on their semi-annual visits to the dentist. Semi-annual visits allow for potential issues to be identified and treated before they become more involved, thus more expensive.
For patients looking for cosmetic dentistry, Dr. VreNon recommends finding a dentist who is passionate about what they do, who uses the best materials and labs, who will stand behind their work, and who doesn’t rush through the visit. Patients choose Dr. VreNon because he takes time to listen to their needs and patiently explains the best path to a healthy smile they’ll love.
Dr. Mason helps you reach your individual vision of beauty
Dr. Rachel Mason, MD, is a board-certified female plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive care; she believes all women deserve to look and feel their very best. She leads Perspectives Plastic Surgery in Las Vegas with an all-female team dedicated to providing top-notch cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery using state-of-the-art technology in a comfortable setting.
At Perspectives Plastic Surgery, there is no one-size-fits-all plan. Each patient receives a customized consultation designed to provide them with the results they desire, from Botox and lip fillers to tummy tucks and mommy makeovers. Dr. Mason and her team help their patients make the most informed decision possible on achieving their beauty goals with respect and without pressure.
Dr. Mason believes a big part of wellness is feeling good about yourself. She explained, “When people feel good about themselves, it can motivate them to become even better. I see it all the time when one of my patients gains confidence after correcting something that bothered them. They start taking better care of themselves and end up healthier and happier than they were before.”
Many of her patients are often worried about being “vain” by seeking out plastic surgery. She debunks this misconception by reassuring her patients: cosmetic procedures can be subtle and a standard part of self-care. She understands the many reasons to consider plastic surgery and even more opinions about it. Dr. Mason advises anyone considering plastic surgery to “make the changes you want so that you can focus on things that make you happy. Do it for you. Only one opinion matters—your own opinion.”
Dr. Mason credits the success of her practice to the focus on the patients’ overall happiness. Her team helps each patient reach their individual vision of beauty. “Women relate to that. As a woman, I relate to it,” she explained. “I also don’t subscribe to pressuring a patient. I answer questions, provide guidance, and let the patient decide when she’s ready.”
See your best with Dr. Taylor
Dr. Robert B. Taylor III, M.D., F.A.C.S is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 25 years of experience. He brought his expertise in small incision cataract surgery and refractive surgery to the nationally respected practice, Shepherd Eye Center, in 2001. The highly-trained physicians and surgeons at Shepherd Eye Center perform more cataract surgeries than any other eye practice in the state of Nevada.
Dr. Taylor confesses many patients aren’t sure what vision correction procedure is best for them and their unique eyes and lifestyle. He recommends choosing a practice with well-rounded ophthalmic capabilities means they can help just about anyone see their best.
The best advice Dr. Taylor can give people interested in eye surgery is to look at each doctor’s experience in a range of procedure types and with all treatment modalities. He explained most technology is similar from practice-to-practice but emphasized the importance of having treatments customized to a patient’s individual needs. He also highlights the significance of follow-up care: “choose a doctor with a long history in the community who has taken care of a lot of patients, so you can be assured they are able to provide follow-up care even years in the future.”
He warns people considering vision correction to know that almost all procedures aren’t covered by insurance and are considered elective, so patients pay out-of-pocket for these surgeries. Shepherd Eye Center offers payment plans and easy financing, so Dr. Taylor’s patients often say it was “the best money I’ve ever spent!”
Dr. Taylor and his colleagues have experience in every type of eye condition and vision care treatment available and, more importantly, treat each patient like family. Patients choose Dr. Taylor because he takes time to determine what treatment best suits their needs.
Choose a provider that listens to your individual needs
Dr. VreNon, Dr. Mason, and Dr. Taylor may be specialists in different elective procedures, but they all share similar approaches when caring for patients. The secret to the success of this dentist, plastic surgeon, and ophthalmologist is that they take their time to listen to their patients. The doctors tailor each treatment plan after listening and understanding the individual needs of each patient. They provide them with potential clients with advice guided by years of experience. It’s clear why patients in Southern Nevada choose to receive care from each of them: Dr. VreNon, Dr. Mason, and Dr. Taylor center health and happiness above all else.