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David Kahn, MD, Plastic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA

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Plastic Surgery Palo Alto, CA

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University, Cosmetic Surgery Section Chief

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-723-4000

Education & Training

  • Stanford Unviersity
    Stanford UnviersityMD, Craniofacial Fellowship, 1999 - 2000
  • New York University
    New York UniversityMD, Hand and Microsurgery Fellpwship, 1998 - 1999
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1998
  • Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1991
  • Tufts University
    Tufts UniversityB.S., Cum Laude, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1992 - 1997
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Most Compassionate Doctor Distinction Vitals.com, 2014
  • Marquis Who's Who in America 2012
  • Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intraoperative imaging of nipple perfusion patterns and ischemic complications in nipple-sparing mastectomies  
    Wapnir I, Dua M, Kieryn A, Paro J, Morrison D, Kahn D, Meyer S, Gurtner G, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2014
  • Nipple reconstruction: risk factors and complications after 189 procedures  
    Momeni A, Ghaly M, Gupta D, Karanas YL, Kahn DM, Gurtner G, and Lee GK, Eur J Plast Surg, 1/1/2013
  • Nipple reconstruction after implant-based breast reconstruction: A 'matched-pair' outcome analysis focusing on the effects of radiotherapy  
    Momeni A, Ghaly M, Gupta D, Gurtner G, Kahn DM, Karanas YL, and Lee GK, J Plastic Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Morphometric Analysis of Skeletal Facial Aging: A Longitudinal Study
    Wright EJ, McGoldrick R, Davis C, Zhou M, Kahn DM, 8th Annual Plastic Surgery Research Symposium. Stanford Plastic Surgery, Stanford, CA, 1/28/2015
  • Delayed Breast Reconstruction: Evaluating the use of Acellular Dermal Matrices
    Mittermiller P, Nazerali R, Glaus S, Perez M, Luan A, Kahn DM, Lee G, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, 1/22/2015
  • Morphometric Analysis of Skeletal Facial Aging: A Longitudinal Study
    Wright EJ, McGoldrick R, Davis C, Zhou M, Kahn DM, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, 1/22/2015
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Lectures

  • Eyelid Rejuvination: Combining Surgical(Blepharoplasty) and Non-Surgical Techniques for Youthful Looking Eyes 
    Stanford, CA - 1/19/2015
  • Comprehensive Rhinoplasty 
    Monterey, CA - 1/17/2015
  • Pearl- How to Sleep at Night- (Choosing the right patient for surgery) 
    Stanford, CA - 1/15/2015
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)