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Head-to-head · Plastic Surgery Software

ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery vs PatientNow

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery #2 in Plastic Surgery Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Contact ModMed
PatientNow #3 in Plastic Surgery Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit PatientNow

ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery leads on 0 checks, PatientNow on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreModMed EMA Plastic Surgery · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresModMed EMA Plastic Surgery · 7 of 7

ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery scores higher on our rubric for plastic surgery software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery is the better fit for plastic surgeons wanting a specialty EHR. PatientNow is the better fit for plastic surgery practices needing broad clinic operations.

  • ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery fits best

    Plastic surgeons wanting a specialty EHR

  • PatientNow fits best

    Plastic surgery practices needing broad clinic operations

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Side by side

Feature ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery 9.0/10 Visit ↗ PatientNow 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #2 in Plastic Surgery Software #3 in Plastic Surgery Software
Best for Plastic surgeons wanting a specialty EHR Plastic surgery practices needing broad clinic operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Phone, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery 7/7 · PatientNow 0/7
Photo management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Surgical planning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Digital consent forms ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Online appointment booking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Patient portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Billing and claims ✓ (best) Not checked yet
E-prescribing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Adaptive plastic-surgery templates with suggested coding
  • Photo tagging, chart attachment and annotation support image workflows
  • Digital consents, prescribing, billing, quotes and inventory in one suite
  • Combines scheduling, EMR, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
  • Digital intake, consent packets, reminders, waitlists, and deposits
  • Integrates with labs, payment services, imaging, and practice tools
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than comparing published rates
  • Online booking scope may depend on the broader suite
  • Not a fit for practices seeking a free plan
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan amounts
  • The full application is described as Windows-only
  • Mobile operating-system access is limited to schedule management
Our verdict

Plastic surgeons handling cosmetic, reconstructive or aesthetic care can use ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery for clinical documentation and related practice workflows. The cloud-based system supports web and iOS, with an iPad-oriented EMA app.…

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PatientNow combines practice management and electronic medical records for aesthetic and wellness practices, including plastic surgery, dermatology, med spas, weight-loss, IV therapy, and wellness clinics. Its workflow spans online booking…

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  1. ModMed EMA Plastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. PatientNowPlastic Surgery Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery — where it wins

    • Adaptive plastic-surgery templates with suggested coding
    • Photo tagging, chart attachment and annotation support image workflows
    • Digital consents, prescribing, billing, quotes and inventory in one suite

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than comparing published rates
    • Online booking scope may depend on the broader suite
    • Not a fit for practices seeking a free plan
  • PatientNow — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, EMR, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
    • Digital intake, consent packets, reminders, waitlists, and deposits
    • Integrates with labs, payment services, imaging, and practice tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan amounts
    • The full application is described as Windows-only
    • Mobile operating-system access is limited to schedule management
  • ModMed EMA Plastic Surgery9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Specialty documentation, photography and practice tools in a cloud-based EHR.

    Contact ModMedFull verdict →
  • PatientNow8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    PatientNow combines plastic-surgery scheduling, records, intake, payments, and telehealth.

    Visit PatientNowFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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