Aldona J. Spiegel, MD, MBA

Aldona J. Spiegel, MD,  MBA

Aldona J. Spiegel, MD, MBA

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Director, Center for Breast Restoration; Chief, Division of Surgical Innovation
Accepting New Patients
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About Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel

Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Director at the Center for Breast Restoration at Houston Methodist Hospital's Institute for Reconstructive Surgery. Her clinical expertise is in advanced breast reconstruction techniques, microsurgery, and super microsurgery particularly in the area of surgical reconstruction with reinnervated autologous muscle-preserving perforator flaps, including the DIEP Flap, SIEA Flap, SGAP Flap, TUG Flap and TAP Flap. She specializes in both cancer and non-cancer related breast correction, lymphedema procedures, advanced implant and latissimus reconstruction and has pioneered sensory innervation procedures which have the ability to reestablish sensation to the breast, resulting in the most complete form of breast restoration.

Dr. Spiegel is committed to women's health issues in plastic surgery. She understands the diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming and the choices for reconstruction can add to one's uncertainty. Her goal is to provide advanced breast-restoration procedures in a caring, supportive environment while allowing each woman to successfully rehabilitate from breast cancer, or other breast-related problems, and regain her femininity in a way that enhances positive physical and mental vitality.
Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel has an academic appointment. Learn more about their research interests.

Clinical Interests

  • Breast correction and revision surgery
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Breast sensation restoration
  • Direct-to-implant surgery
  • Flap-based breast reconstruction
  • Implant breast reconstruction
  • Lymph node transfer
  • Microsurgery
     

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIALS FROM UHC EP-1 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC EP-3 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC EP-2 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-28 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-38(HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-005
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-013
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-014
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-021
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-025
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-026
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-32 (PPO)** H1278-022
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-34 (PPO)** H1278-024
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0023 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0025 (HMO-POS)**
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices
  • Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
  • Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
  • Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
  • Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare
  • Aetna EPO
  • Aetna Health Network
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare HMO Prime
  • Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
  • Aetna Open Access
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Premier Care Network
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna Select
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
  • Aetna Signature Administrators CoreSource
  • Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators MODA
  • Aetna Student Health
  • Aetna Transplant
  • Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
  • Aetna Workers' Comp
  • All Saver/United Healthcare
  • BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
  • BCBS PPO Wespath
  • Bind Surest UHC
  • Blue Choice POS
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Out of State
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Edge
  • Blue Essentials
  • Blue Essentials Access
  • GeoBlue
  • HMO Blue
  • Humana HMO / EPO
  • Humana Natl POS Open Access
  • Humana POS & Preferred POS
  • Humana PPO & Preferred PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network
  • Medica Choice with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Molina Marketplace Exchange
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO (Dual) HIDE
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO Dual-SNP) FIDE
  • Olympus Managed Care (International)
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
  • TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
  • TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
  • TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
  • TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE SUPPORT TX-1A (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-008
  • UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-039
  • UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-040
  • UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-041
  • UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-042
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE TX-29 (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-009
  • UHC DUAL COMPLETE TX-S001 (REGIONAL PPO D-SNP)** R6801-011
  • UHC GR MA HALLIBURTON HMO 137 ** H0609-822-137
  • UHC GR MA LOCKHEED HMO 164 ** H0609-822-164
  • UHC GR MA RIO TINTO SERVICE
  • UHC GR MA TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM HMO 199** H0609-822-207
  • UHC GR MA VERIZON HMO 207** H0609-822-207
  • UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0030 (REGIONAL PPO)** R6801-012
  • UMR
  • United Health Integrated Services
  • United HealthCare Community Plan Dual Complete (HMO SNP)
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO RA or OA
  • United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
  • UnitedHealthcare Core
  • UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare POS
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Patriot
  • WellMed UHC Dual Complete HMO D-SNP
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Board Certification
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery
Medical School
  • University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Canada | 1994
Residency
  • General Surgery | John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland | 1997
  • Plastic Surgery | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas | 2001
Fellowship
  • Microsurgery | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas | 1998
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital
Center Memberships
  • Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
Academic Appointments
  • John F., Jr. and Carolyn Bookout Chair in Surgical Innovation and Technology, Department of Surgery
  • Professor of Clinical Plastic Surgery, Academic Institute
  • Member, Research Institute, Academic Institute
  • Chief, Division of Surgical Innovation, Department of Surgery
  • Houston Methodist
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Polish
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

FAQ

Can I book an appointment with Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel?
Yes. Please contact the physician's office directly at 713.441.6100 to schedule an appointment or call 713.790.3333 for assistance in finding another doctor.
What insurance does Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel accept?
See all insurance plans that Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel accepts.
What practice does Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel work at?
Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel works at Houston Methodist Institute for Reconstructive Surgery.
Where is Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel office located?
How do patients rate Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel in reviews?
90 patients have reviewed Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. You can read individual reviews and ratings on Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel's profile.
What languages does Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel speak?
Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel, or the office, speaks English, French, Polish.
What are Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel's specialties?
Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel is a specialist in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

Patient Ratings & Comments

What is a Patient Rating score?
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our independently administered Patient Satisfaction Survey.
How are responses measured?
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
5 out of 5
(90 Ratings, 13 Comments)
  • 5
    Provider discussed treatment options
  • 5
    Provider showed concern
  • 5
    Provider explained things clearly
  • 5
    Provider included you in decisions
  • 5
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
Comments also are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
  • Sep 5, 2026
    Dr. Spiegel is very responsive to my observations, descriptions and questions. I am very grateful for her and the team's professional, compassionate attention and clear information about my current healing and potential future options. I am consistently reassured by Dr. Spiegel's sharing of intelligence and kindness, also echoed by the members of her team as they help me move forward to recover my full health.
  • Apr 1, 2026
    My surgery results were much better than I expected. I will gladly recommend Dr. Spiegel and her staff to anyone that needs breast reconstruction surgery.
  • Mar 15, 2026
    Chloe and Dr. Spiegel were extremely helpful with very clear delivery of specific relevant information, options and recommendations. The obvious coordination of my care with my oncology team and observations about my current status was very reassuring. The surgical symmetry offered by Dr. Spiegel was new information and has me feeling very hopeful. Her recommendation to use lymphatic drainage with Bercutt Physical Therapy is also a very welcome resource for the continued discomfort I had been experiencing and I am feeling less swelling and much more comfortable range of motion.
  • Feb 11, 2026
    Dr Spiegel and her team were very professional and accommodating
  • Feb 4, 2026
    Dr. Spiegel and her entire staff are a dream to work with.
  • Sep 24, 2025
    I have already praised Dr. Spiegel's office to my close friends.
  • Sep 19, 2025
    Dr. Spiegel, Chloe and Courtney we very thorough at my 2 month post-surgical follow up appointment.