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Built for Plastic Surgeons First

Platform-level
strategy for
independent
surgeons.

Hopkins Aesthetic Advisors helps surgeon-led practices improve revenue capture, patient flow, team accountability, compliance readiness, and enterprise value — without giving up control to consolidators.

Danna is without question the most impressive individual I have been fortunate to work with. She is truly someone whose value is immeasurable.

Dr. Ali Mosharrafa
Plastic Surgeon · 30 Years in Practice
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15+ Years Scaling
Aesthetic Platforms
IPO Nasdaq · AirSculpt
Technologies, Inc.
Multi State Operations &
De Novo Launches
Now Plastic Surgery
Practices First
About

I've sat at
that table.
Now I work
for you.

— Danna Hopkins

For more than fifteen years, I built, scaled, and operated premium aesthetic and plastic surgery platforms — from independent practice environments to a publicly traded, multi-site enterprise. Most recently, I served as COO and Head of Sales at AirSculpt Technologies (Nasdaq: AIRS), guiding the company through its 2021 Nasdaq IPO and significant multi-location expansion including international markets. I have sat across the table from institutional buyers, investment bankers, and private equity groups — I know exactly what they look for, what they pay for, and what makes a practice worth protecting.

I know what the consolidators look for. I know what they pay for. And I know, with precision, what makes a practice too profitable, too well-run, and too strategically sound to need them — or to settle for less than it's worth.

“She possesses the rare ability to think strategically at the highest executive level while also remaining deeply engaged in the day-to-day operational realities. She is equally adept at designing scalable systems and KPIs as she is at problem-solving in real time. Her leadership inspires confidence because she leads by example, maintains high standards, and delivers results.”

Dr. Sarah Cazorla  ·  Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hopkins Aesthetic Advisors works primarily with independent plastic surgeons and surgeon-led aesthetic practices. My core focus is helping surgical practices protect physician time, increase revenue capture, improve operational discipline, and build enterprise value — without giving up control to larger platforms. Med spa advisory is available selectively, but plastic surgery is where this work lives.

Revenue growth & sales infrastructure
De novo multi-site facility launches
Joint Commission accreditation
Multi-state regulatory compliance
Physician credentialing
P&L ownership & financial modeling
Team leadership & staffing design
Patient experience & consult conversion

"She is an outstanding leader whose operational expertise, strategic judgement, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any organization."

Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco
Philosophy

Deep over broad.
Results over
frameworks.

Most consultants offer advice from a distance and move on. I work differently — with a small roster of clients, sustained engagement, and accountability to actual outcomes. The practices I work with get a genuine operational partner, not a methodology applied from the outside.

01
Select by Design I keep my client roster deliberately small. Every practice I work with receives the full depth of my attention and experience.
02
Implementation, Not Just Advice I stay in the work — through planning, through execution, through the moments when things get complicated.
03
Independence as the Goal The goal is not to turn your practice into a corporate platform. The goal is to give you the operational strength of one — while preserving the independence, reputation, and clinical judgment that made your practice valuable in the first place.
What I Do

Built for
surgical practices.
First.

Plastic surgery practices are different — high-trust, high-ticket, physician-led businesses where small operational breakdowns create major revenue leakage. Every engagement is structured around where your practice is and where it needs to go.

01
Physician Time Protection

The most expensive resource in your practice is your time in non-clinical work. I identify what you are doing that a well-built team and system should own — and build the infrastructure to take it off your plate permanently.

What's included
  • Physician time audit — where your hours are actually going
  • Role and responsibility redesign for clinical and admin team
  • Delegation frameworks and staff accountability systems
  • SOP development for recurring physician-dependent tasks
  • Scheduling and workflow restructuring
Delivered as a project engagement or integrated into an ongoing retainer.
02
Surgical Practice Operations

A comprehensive assessment of your practice — financial performance, revenue mix, OR utilization, pricing, staffing, patient flow, and consult conversion. Delivered as a prioritized action plan with immediate wins and a 12-month roadmap you can execute.

What's included
  • Full operational and financial assessment
  • OR utilization and scheduling efficiency review
  • Revenue mix and fee schedule analysis
  • Staffing model and team performance evaluation
  • Patient flow and consult-to-surgery conversion audit
  • Written assessment with prioritized 90-day action roadmap
Typical engagement: 30–60 days. Delivered as a fixed-fee project. Starting at $7,500.
03
Consult Conversion & Revenue Capture

Most practices lose significant revenue between the consult and the booked case. I identify exactly where patients are falling out, rebuild the consult flow, and implement the follow-up systems that convert interest into scheduled surgery.

What's included
  • Consult flow audit from inquiry to booked case
  • Conversion rate tracking and benchmarking
  • Consultation process redesign and scripting frameworks
  • Post-consult follow-up system implementation
  • PCC and patient coordinator performance systems
  • Quote and pricing presentation strategy
Available as a standalone project or ongoing advisory component.
04
Pricing Discipline & Premium Positioning

Underpricing is one of the most common and costly mistakes in independent plastic surgery. I assess your fee structure against your market, your outcomes, and your positioning — and help you hold price with confidence.

What's included
  • Fee schedule review and competitive market analysis
  • Procedure pricing strategy by volume and margin
  • Premium positioning and value communication frameworks
  • Discount and exception policy design
  • Financing and payment option structuring
Delivered as a standalone project or integrated into a Practice Operations engagement.
05
Compliance & Accreditation Readiness

Preparation for AAAASF, AAAHC, or Joint Commission accreditation — plus OSHA, HIPAA, and employment compliance. Policy and procedure development, mock surveys, staff readiness, and application support built on direct multi-facility experience.

What's included
  • AAAASF, AAAHC, or Joint Commission accreditation preparation
  • OSHA exposure control plan and bloodborne pathogen program
  • HIPAA compliance review and documentation
  • California employment law compliance and HR documentation
  • Policies and procedures manual development
  • Mock survey, staff training, and application support
Typical engagement: 30–90 days. Fixed-fee project. Starting at $10,000.
06
Expansion, ASC & Practice Value Strategy

For practices opening a second location, launching an ASC, or building toward a future transition. Full advisory from concept through execution — including pro forma, staffing model, and positioning for long-term enterprise value.

What's included
  • De novo site assessment and feasibility analysis
  • Pro forma development and financial modeling
  • Staffing model and organizational design for new location
  • Vendor selection, equipment planning, and buildout advisory
  • Accreditation planning for new facility
  • Practice valuation positioning and exit readiness strategy
Custom-scoped based on project complexity. Delivered as a project or ongoing engagement.
07
Fractional COO

Embedded operational leadership for practices in active growth or transformation — overseeing operations, team performance, revenue systems, and patient experience end to end. C-suite expertise without the full-time overhead.

What's included
  • Ongoing operational oversight and strategic direction
  • Team leadership, accountability, and performance management
  • Revenue systems, KPI design, and financial dashboard
  • Vendor and contract management
  • Patient experience and quality of care systems
  • Direct physician advisory and weekly check-ins
  • On-site presence as needed throughout the engagement
Monthly retainer. Three-month initial term, then month-to-month. Starting at $10,000/month.
08
Select Med Spa Advisory

I work selectively with med spas and aesthetic practices when there is a meaningful opportunity to improve operational structure, compliance readiness, patient experience, or revenue capture. My core focus is surgical practices — but I take on medspa work when the complexity and opportunity warrant it.

Typical scope
  • California medical spa compliance and SOP development
  • HR and employment compliance for aesthetic teams
  • De novo launch advisory and systems setup
  • Operational structure and revenue capture improvement
  • Medical director agreement framework and supervisory protocols
Available selectively. Accepted when there is meaningful operational or compliance complexity.

Every engagement begins with a candid, no-obligation conversation about your practice and your goals.

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Why Plastic Surgery Practices

Different by
design — and
different to run.

Plastic surgery practices are high-trust, high-ticket, physician-led businesses. A missed handoff, weak consult flow, unclear pricing process, underused OR day, or overextended surgeon can cost far more than most practices realize — and the compounding effect over months is significant.

Most aesthetic consultants focus on marketing, injectables, or med spa growth. My work is different. I help plastic surgeons solve the operational, financial, and leadership issues that determine whether a practice becomes more profitable, scalable, and valuable.

"The goal is not to turn your practice into a corporate platform. The goal is to give you the operational strength of one — while preserving the independence, reputation, and clinical judgment that made your practice valuable in the first place."

Danna Hopkins  ·  Hopkins Aesthetic Advisors
Where I Focus
Physician Time Protection
Surgical Practice Operations
Consult Conversion & Revenue Capture
OR & Room Utilization
Pricing Discipline & Premium Positioning
Compliance & Accreditation Readiness
Expansion, ASC & Second-Location Strategy
Practice Value & Exit Readiness

Hopkins Aesthetic Advisors helps surgeons build the operating structure around their expertise — so the business can grow without depending on the physician for every decision.

Who I Work With

The right fit matters
as much as the work.

I work with a deliberately small number of practices at any time. Before any engagement begins, I want to make sure the fit is genuine — for both of us.

Best Fit
Independent plastic surgeons
  • Solo or small-group surgical practices
  • Physician-owned, not PE-backed
  • $3M–$20M annual revenue
  • Growth-minded with a desire to protect independence
  • Willing to invest in operational excellence
Also Consider
Surgeon-led aesthetic practices
  • New practices in launch or early growth phase
  • Practices preparing for accreditation or expansion
  • Practices considering an ASC or second location
  • Physicians navigating acquisition interest
  • Med spas with meaningful compliance or growth complexity
Not the Right Fit
Some engagements are simply not the right match
  • PE-backed or corporate-owned practices
  • Practices looking for a marketing or social media agency
  • High-volume medspa chains without surgical leadership
  • Practices seeking quick fixes rather than lasting change
  • Physicians not yet ready to invest in operational infrastructure
Common Questions

Answers before
the first call.

How does an engagement begin?
Every relationship starts with a complimentary introductory call — no pitch, no agenda. We talk about your practice, your goals, and where you feel friction. If there is a genuine fit, I will follow up within one to two business days with a custom proposal. Most clients begin with a Practice Diagnostic before moving to an ongoing engagement.
Do you work remotely, on-site, or both?
Both — structured around what the engagement requires. Most advisory work is conducted remotely via calls, video, and written communication. On-site visits are built into diagnostics, launch engagements, accreditation readiness, and Fractional COO work. Travel expenses are reimbursed by the practice at cost.
Do you work with practices outside California?
Yes — nationwide. I am based in Roseville, California, and travel to client locations as engagements require. Current and past clients are located across multiple states. Geography is not a constraint.
How is pricing structured?
Engagements are custom-scoped and custom-priced based on the size, complexity, and goals of your practice. Project-based work such as a Practice Diagnostic is priced as a fixed-fee deliverable. Ongoing advisory is structured as a monthly retainer. Fractional COO engagements are scoped individually. Every proposal is built around what you actually need — not a packaged tier.
How long do engagements typically last?
Practice Diagnostics run 30–60 days and deliver a written assessment and 90-day roadmap. Monthly advisory retainers begin with a three-month initial term, then continue month-to-month with 30 days notice to exit. Fractional COO and expansion engagements are scoped to the specific project timeline.
How many clients do you work with at once?
Deliberately few. I keep my active roster small so every practice gets direct, sustained engagement from me personally — not a junior consultant, not a framework applied from a distance. Availability is limited and engagements are accepted selectively.
What happens after I submit an inquiry?
I respond personally to every inquiry, typically within one business day. If there appears to be a fit, I will reach out to schedule a 30-minute introductory call. There is no obligation, no sales process, and no pressure — the conversation is simply a chance for both of us to determine whether working together makes sense.
The Stakes

A non-compliant
practice is a
vulnerable one.

Regulatory scrutiny of aesthetic and plastic surgery practices has increased significantly in recent years. HIPAA enforcement actions, OSHA inspections, employment claims, and fee-splitting investigations are no longer abstract risks — they are active, documented, and growing.

The practices most at risk are those that have grown quickly, added staff, expanded services, or changed ownership — without pausing to ensure their operational and compliance infrastructure kept pace.

“A compliant practice protects more than paperwork — it protects patients, providers, revenue, reputation, and the long-term value of everything you’ve built.”

Danna Hopkins  ·  Hopkins Aesthetic Advisors
$50K
Maximum HIPAA penalty per violation — unknowing violations included
HHS Office for Civil Rights
$165K
Maximum OSHA penalty per willful or repeat workplace safety violation
OSHA · 2025 Updated Penalties
Treble damages available under the False Claims Act — filed by staff, patients, or competitors
U.S. Department of Justice
$6M+
Single-practice HIPAA enforcement action by a state attorney general in 2024–2025
HHS · OCR Enforcement Record

“Non-compliance can result in loss of licensure or accreditation — preventing a facility from operating legally or participating in insurance networks.”

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
How It Works

Intentional.
Unhurried.
Deep.

I keep my client roster deliberately small. Every practice receives genuine depth of engagement — not a methodology applied from a distance. Here is how a new relationship typically unfolds.

01
The Conversation

A candid, no-obligation call to understand your practice, your goals, and where you feel the friction. No pitch, no pressure — just a real conversation to see if there's a genuine fit.

02
The Assessment

A structured deep dive into your operations, financials, team, and patient journey. I look at everything — not to find problems, but to find leverage.

03
The Plan

A clear, prioritized roadmap — quick wins that build early confidence and longer-term moves that compound. Specific enough to execute, flexible enough to adapt.

04
The Work

Sustained implementation support and direct access. Not advisory at arm's length — a genuine operational partner who stays in it with you through execution.

Physician Perspectives

In the words of
those who know.

Written by board-certified plastic surgeons with whom Danna has worked directly over more than a decade.

Danna is without question the most impressive individual I have been fortunate to work with. She is truly someone whose value is immeasurable.

Dr. Ali Mosharrafa

Danna possesses the rare ability to think strategically at the highest executive level while also remaining deeply engaged in the day-to-day operational realities. She is equally adept at designing scalable systems and KPIs as she is at problem-solving in real time.

Dr. Sarah Cazorla

I have had the privilege of working alongside Danna for several years in my capacity as Medical Director, and I can state with confidence that she is among the most capable, dedicated and effective operational leaders I have encountered in my professional career.

Dr. Anire Okpaku

She is an outstanding leader whose operational expertise, strategic judgement, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any organization.

Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco

Danna is without question the most impressive individual I have been fortunate to work with. She is truly someone whose value is immeasurable.

Dr. Ali Mosharrafa

Danna possesses the rare ability to think strategically at the highest executive level while also remaining deeply engaged in the day-to-day operational realities. She is equally adept at designing scalable systems and KPIs as she is at problem-solving in real time.

Dr. Sarah Cazorla

I have had the privilege of working alongside Danna for several years in my capacity as Medical Director, and I can state with confidence that she is among the most capable, dedicated and effective operational leaders I have encountered in my professional career.

Dr. Anire Okpaku

She is an outstanding leader whose operational expertise, strategic judgement, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any organization.

Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco

Danna is a hard-working, dedicated professional whose integrity is firmly intact. She is trusted by subordinates, colleagues, clinical staff and superiors to multi-task and manage challenging situations because she does the right thing, even in the face of adversity.

Dr. Adam Schaffner

Beyond operational competence, Danna's leadership style distinguishes her. She is measured, thoughtful, and highly respected across all levels of an organization. Physicians, clinical staff, and administrative teams trust her because she listens carefully, communicates transparently, and follows through decisively.

Dr. Andrew Berry

What stood out most — and continues to define her as a leader — is her exceptional character. Danna operates with a level of honesty and integrity that is rare. She is consistently trustworthy, principled, and fair in her decision-making.

Dr. Mats Hagstrom

Her balancing of business goals with operative needs will be done with creativity, imagination, high quality, and certainly fairness. You'll find that her drive for excellence is matched by a genuine commitment to the people around her.

Dr. Nathan Miller

Danna is a hard-working, dedicated professional whose integrity is firmly intact. She is trusted by subordinates, colleagues, clinical staff and superiors to multi-task and manage challenging situations because she does the right thing, even in the face of adversity.

Dr. Adam Schaffner

Beyond operational competence, Danna's leadership style distinguishes her. She is measured, thoughtful, and highly respected across all levels of an organization. Physicians, clinical staff, and administrative teams trust her because she listens carefully, communicates transparently, and follows through decisively.

Dr. Andrew Berry

What stood out most — and continues to define her as a leader — is her exceptional character. Danna operates with a level of honesty and integrity that is rare. She is consistently trustworthy, principled, and fair in her decision-making.

Dr. Mats Hagstrom

Her balancing of business goals with operative needs will be done with creativity, imagination, high quality, and certainly fairness. You'll find that her drive for excellence is matched by a genuine commitment to the people around her.

Dr. Nathan Miller

Danna is without question the most impressive individual I have been fortunate to work with. She is truly someone whose value is immeasurable.

Dr. Ali Mosharrafa

Danna possesses the rare ability to think strategically at the highest executive level while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day operational realities.

Dr. Sarah Cazorla

I can state with confidence that she is among the most capable, dedicated and effective operational leaders I have encountered in my professional career.

Dr. Anire Okpaku

She is an outstanding leader whose operational expertise, strategic judgement, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any organization.

Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco

Danna is a hard-working, dedicated professional whose integrity is firmly intact. She does the right thing, even in the face of adversity.

Dr. Adam Schaffner

She is measured, thoughtful, and highly respected across all levels of an organization — trusted because she listens carefully, communicates transparently, and follows through decisively.

Dr. Andrew Berry

Danna operates with a level of honesty and integrity that is rare. She is consistently trustworthy, principled, and fair in her decision-making, earning the respect of everyone around her.

Dr. Mats Hagstrom

Her balancing of business goals with operative needs will be done with creativity, imagination, high quality, and certainly fairness.

Dr. Nathan Miller
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Let’s have a real conversation.

No pitch. No pressure. A focused conversation about your practice, your goals, and whether there’s a genuine fit.

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Roseville, CA  ·  Serving Practices Nationwide
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