Steven J. MontanteDr

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Steven J. Montante is a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures in Richmond, Virginia. 

“I started my training thinking I’d pursue a career in transplant or vascular surgery, but after assisting one of my attendings with a complex nerve reconstruction, I was hooked. When I saw his mastery of anatomy and incredible surgical finesse, I knew plastic surgery was my calling. Following that, a new world of surgery opened to me. While the technical aspects of the procedures were fascinating, the resulting improvements in a patient’s quality of life left a permanent impression. From those experiences, I recharted my career choice to plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is an amazing specialty that is endlessly fascinating and constantly improving, driving an endless yet stimulating pursuit of knowledge and skills that I try to bring to every patient. While these pursuits are important, the most important gifts I have received, after 20 plus years of practice, are the relationships that I have developed with my patients. I am grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to take care of patients from all walks of life that come for a variety of issues that have significant impact on their well-being.” – Dr. Montante

Dr. Montante performs a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with added expertise in facial rejuvenation surgery and body contouring after weight loss. He has considerable experience with oncoplastic techniques for breast reconstruction and hand surgery.
Dr. Montante is licensed to practice medicine in Virginia. He offers surgical care at the following locations:

• Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond’s West End
• Chippenham Hospital  in Richmond
• Johnston Willis Hospital  in Richmond

Dr. Montante grew up in a middle class, hard working and supportive family in Northeastern PA and moved to Richmond in 1995 to start his training at MCV. He is an avid reader and likes to work out regularly. His absolute favorite thing to do is spend time and travel with the love of his life– his wife, practice partner, and best friend, Shelly Montante. He also enjoys photography, journaling, tending to the garden, and playing with the dogs.