Specialty Plastic Surgery Facility Richmond Medical Center Surgery Address Oakland Medical Center Hospital Building, 1st floor 280 W. MacArthur Blvd. Oakland CA 94611 Map & Directions Richmond Medical Center Building B, 3rd floor 901 Nevin Ave. Richmond CA 94801 Map & Directions Telephone Richmond Appt/Advice: (510) 307-2450 Oakland Advice: (510) 752-6405 Appointments: (510) 752-1105 Cancellation: (510) 752-6395 Enterostomal Therapy: (510) 752-6416 Surgery Scheduling: (510) 752-6417 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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People often ask why our specialty is called “plastic surgery”. “Plastikos” means “to shape” or “to mold”. Plastic surgery can help patients with a variety of conditions, including cancer, birth defects (such as cleft lip and cleft palate), birthmarks, abnormal breasts, or traumatic injury. Plastic surgery can improve or enhance one’s normal appearance; it can help to reduce the changes associated with childbirth, weight loss, or aging.

I currently serve as the Chief of Plastic Surgery of the Oakland and Richmond facilities. I have been a member of the Permanente Medical Group since 1998, and was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1999. I am an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons , the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.

I have also enjoyed helping children with plastic surgical needs in lesser developed nations, through my involvement with Interplast. I have served as the team leader for surgical missions to Bolivia and Brazil, and have participated in two missions to Vietnam.

I believe that a balanced life is important, in order to maintain optimal health. I enjoy spending time with my family and pursuing various athletic hobbies.

This site will be updated periodically, and I appreciate your feedback.

My Credentials

Medical school	Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Internship	Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Residency	Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Residency	Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Fellowship	University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Fellowship	Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Board certification	Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery

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