San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. Chaffoo
The fact is no law states that cosmetic surgery has to be performed by a surgeon actually trained in plastic surgery. So, what does it mean when a La Jolla or San Diego plastic surgeon like Dr. Richard Chaffoo is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)? The ABPS requires that any surgeon it certifies has:
- Graduated from a 4 year accredited medical school
- Completed 5 years of surgical training, 2 of which must be in plastic surgery
- Practiced for at least 2 years after the completion of residency training
- Passed written and oral examinations in plastic surgery
Dr. Chaffoo has met and exceeded all of these requirements. He:
- Possesses a four-year college degree
- Graduated from a four-year accredited medical school
- Completed a five-year surgical residency in Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
- Completed an additional two-year plastic surgery residency
- Has been practicing plastic surgery far longer than two years, and
- Passed exams (oral and written), underwent rigorous peer reviews and attends continuing education courses
In addition, Dr. Chaffoo completed 3 postgraduate fellowships, totaling 2 additional years of surgical training. Two of the fellowships were at Stanford University Medical Center, one in Facial Aesthetic Surgery and the other in Head and Neck Surgery. These programs were endorsed by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Joint Council on Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. He also completed a fellowship in Burn Surgery at the University of California San Diego Medical Center.
For any man or woman seeking a qualified plastic surgeon in San Diego, ABPS board certification is on the "must have" list. In addition, though, Dr. Richard Chaffoo also holds the rare distinction of being triple board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, The American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - especially important should you elect a facial sculpting procedure such as a face lift or rhinoplasty (nose surgery).
To discover why La Jolla plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS was named one of the area's top plastic surgeons by the readers of La Jolla Light, request your Complimentary Consultation online or call 858-997-0096 for an appointment.
Choosing a San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon in La Jolla means that you're getting high-quality advice. And, should you elect a plastic surgery procedure such as liposuction, breast augmentation, face lift, breast reduction or rhinoplasty, it means that you're getting high-quality care - prior to your surgery, during the procedure, and post-operatively.
For decades - first as a Naval medical officer and then as a plastic surgeon - San Diego's Dr. Richard Chaffoo has set the standard when it comes to procedures such as body contouring, breast enhancement and facial rejuvenation (he has over 20 years of experience with facial aesthetic surgery alone). In addition to his triple board certification, Dr. Chaffoo belongs to numerous local, national and international organizations. He is a Surgeon Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and a member of The International College of Surgeons. Additionally, he is Director of Plastic Surgery at La Jolla Spa MD Surgical Center as well as the consultant plastic surgeon for La Costa Resort and Spa. As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Chaffoo has been featured in both the local and national media and is a highly sought after speaker.
Men and women seeking plastic surgery in San Diego, as well as patients from across the United States and around the world have come to rely on the expertise of triple board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Chaffoo. If you're considering cosmetic surgery, San Diego plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS can help. Request your Complimentary Consultation online or call 858-997-0096 for an appointment.
You demand the best from yourself. Dr. Chaffoo demands the best as well - from himself, from his staff and always for you.
