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James Amsberry, MD, Plastic Surgery, San Diego, CA

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Plastic Surgery San Diego, CA

Head & Neck

Plastic Surgery/ Head and Neck Surgery Sharp-Rees-Steely Medical Group, San Diego Ca

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  • Office

    Wexford ave
    San Diego, CA 92131

Summary

  • Dr. James Amsberry is a plastic surgeon based in San Diego, CA, with a subspecialty in head and neck surgery. He completed his medical education at Oral Roberts University and pursued extensive residency training at institutions including the US Naval Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Oregon Health & Science University, focusing on otolaryngology and plastic surgery. Dr. Amsberry is experienced in skull base surgery, endocrine surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and both head and neck microvascular reconstruction and oncology. His research work includes publications on topics like complications post-rhinoplasty and keloid recurrence prevention. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification.

Education & Training

  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1998 - 2000
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1992 - 1996
  • US Naval Hospital
    US Naval HospitalResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Oregon Health  Science University Hospital
    Oregon Health Science University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
  • Oral Roberts University School of Medicine
    Oral Roberts University School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1989 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 1998
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification AllMeds EHR, AllMeds, Inc., 2013-2014
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships