SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 / Coronavirus Response

DeLuca Plastic Surgery takes the health and safety of our patients seriously. We pride ourselves on having a clean and spacious practice where we are able to dedicate more time to each patient than other practices. In addition, we perform our surgeries at stand-alone, accredited surgical centers; safely separated from hospitals where patients are seeking care for COVID-19. In keeping with this dedication to our patients, we, and the places we operate, have proactively taken additional steps in response to COVID-19:

Following all guidance from national and local health organizations including requiring face coverings in public areas of the office and encouraging patients to stay 6 feet apart when possible
Increasing the frequency of cleaning, especially high-touch areas
Installation of True-HEPA filtration in patient care and waiting areas
Directing staff members who are not feeling well to stay home
Directing patients with known COVID-19 exposure and / or fever, URI symptoms (cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing) or GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) to reschedule their visit
Spacing out needed appointments to allow for “social distancing” measures
Use of masks by all staff and N95/KN95 masks during facial procedures
Asking families of patients to, if possible, wait outside the office during visits
Encouraging free virtual cosmetic consultations and virtual follow-up options for our patients

COVID-19 Antibody Testing

Dr. David Tauber has teamed up with Testing For A Cause to offer future COVID-19 antibody testing once testing is approved. This test uses blood from a finger prick to test for antibodies to the COVID-19 Virus. Antibodies to COVID-19 can indicate previous exposure and infection with COVID-19. The test has a 90% sensitivity and 98% specificity for COVID-19 antibodies. Proceeds from the COVID-19 antibody test will be donated to local Capital Region charities benefiting those affected by COVID-19.