La Jolla and San Diego Plastic Cosmetic Surgery

If you're looking for a highly-trained surgeon whose practice is dedicated to exemplary cosmetic surgery care and remarkable results, you've come to the right place. Richard Chaffoo, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., is triple board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also President of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas.

Dr. Chaffoo completed 3 post-graduate surgery fellowships at Stanford University Medical Center and UCSD Medical Center and has over 20 years of facial aesthetic surgery experience. View all of Dr. Chaffoo's credentials. Through a partnership with San Diego skin care specialist Dr. Susan Stuart, Dr. Chaffoo's San Diego plastic surgery patients also can choose medical spa procedures for beautiful skin. Near San Diego, La Jolla Plastic Surgery is committed to exceeding your expectations every step of the way.

Patients Tell Their Stories

Every person's cosmetic surgery experience is unique. It's only natural to want to hear from others. Learn more about what to expect from your procedure by reading the stories of a few women and men who have chosen Dr. Chaffoo for their La Jolla or San Diego cosmetic surgery or medical spa treatment. When you Read Real Patient Stories, you'll get "straight talk" about the cosmetic surgery process in San Diego from people just like you who took the next step toward improving their appearance.

Board Certification - It Matters

Only a handful of surgeons are triple board certified like Dr. Chaffoo. The medical board logos below represent his board certifications. Learn more about what "board certification" means to you and the success of your surgery.