KarenMaiHortonMDMSc, FACS

Plastic Surgery • San Francisco, CA

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Owner, San Francisco Plastic Surgery

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Office
2100 Webster Street
Suite 520
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone+1 415-923-3067

Fax+1 415-346-5019

Summary

Dr. Karen Horton is an internationally Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA, specializing in Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and complex breast reconstruction revision surgery. She completed her Medical education at the University of Toronto and further trained in Reconstructive Microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic, California Pacific Medical Center, where she has been an Attending Physician since 2005. Her clinical experience includes facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, body contouring, and various breast surgeries. Recognized for her contributions to the field, she has received several honors, including being named a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), an Oral Examiner for ABPS and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2005 - 2006
University of Manitoba - Plastic Surgery ResidencyFRCSC, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2000 - 2005
University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 2000
Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and ResearchM. Sc., 1994 - 1996
Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and ResearchM. Sc., 1994 - 1996
Queen’s UniversityB.S., Life Science, First Class Honours, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaPlastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award Patients’ Choice Rated & Awarded by Patients, Vitals Awards & Recognition Program, Vitals.com, 2014
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Doctor of Excellence Leaders in Healthcare Network, New York, U.S.A., 2014
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2013
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.) Granted at the 97th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons San Francisco, CA, 2011
NBC Bay Area's Top Doctors - Plastic Surgeon NBC Bay Area's Top Doctors and Dentists and Doctors Improving Healthcare, 2010
Woman of the Year in Medicine & Healthcare 2010 Award Recipient The American Biographical Institute, 2010
Best Plastic Surgeon, San Francisco Country Best of the Bay Television, 2008
Best Clinical Paper - New Options for Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Achieving Optimal Results with Adjustable Implants in a Single Stage: 322 Consecutive Cases California Society of Plastic Surgeons 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2007
Royal College of Canada Fellowship in Plastic Surgery (F.R.C.S.C.) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Ottawa, Canada, 2005
Fellow in Plastic Surgery (FRCSC) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), 2005
Inamed Aesthetics Resident Educational Award American Society of Plastic Surgeons / Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Women’s Summer Workshop Symposium, 2004
Woman-to-Woman Mentoring Program Consultant American Medical Women’s Association, 2004
America’s Who’s Who in Medicine Award Recipient 2004
Strathmore’s Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare Award Recipient 2004
Best Resident Award, Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons University of Manitoba Teaching Awards, University Teaching Services, Winnipeg, Canada, 2004
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) 2000
Malcolm McKenzie Award Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada, 1998
Summer Research Scholarship Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada, 1997
Summer Research Internship Scholarship Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, Canada, 1997
Dean’s Honour List - Years I, II, III, IV Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada, 1996
Queen’s Graduate Award Department of Graduate Studies and Research, Queen’s University, Canada, 1995-1996
Anniversary Entrance Scholarship Faculty of Arts and Science, Queen’s University, Canada, 1990
Ontario Scholar Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario, Canada, 1990
Canada Scholarship – Undergraduate Years I, II, III Ministry of Studies in Science and Engineering, Government of Canada, 1990
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

35 citations
Transverse upper gracilis flap as an alternative to abdominal tissue breast reconstruction: technique and modifications.
Rudolf F. Buntic, Karen M. Horton, Darrell Brooks, Ghazi Althubaiti
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2011-12-01
17 citations
The free partial superior latissimus muscle flap: preservation of donor-site form and function.
Rudolf F. Buntic, Karen M. Horton, Darrell Brooks, Charles K. Lee
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008-05-01
2 citations
How we do it: virtual bronchoscopy.
Karen M. Horton
Critical Reviews in Computed Tomography. 2003-01-01

Books/Book Chapters

Pearls of Wisdom: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Board Review
Chapter: Chapter 22: Expander-Implant and Nipple-Areolar Reconstruction.
Page 149 - 154Horton KMEditors: Lin SJ and Hijawi JB.McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New YorkEdition 2nd,2011
Pearls of Wisdom: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Board Review
Chapter: Chapter 24: Breast Reconstruction: Alternative Flaps.
Page 165 - 177Horton KMEditors: Lin SJ and Hijawi JB.McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New YorkEdition 2nd,2011
Spear's Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art
Chapter: Chapter 69: Gracilis Flaps for Breast Reconstruction.
Horton KMEditors: Spear SL, et al..Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, PhiladelphiaEdition 3rd,2011
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review
Chapter: Breast Reconstruction with Alternative Flaps: Latissimus Dorsi, SIEA, I- GAP, S-GAP Flaps
Page 127 - 135Horton KMEditors: Lin SJ and Hijawi JB.McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New York2006
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review
Chapter: Breast Reconstruction with Expanders-Implants and Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction.
Page 113 - 118Horton KMEditors: Lin SJ and Hijawi JB.McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New York2006
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Abstracts/Posters

After Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know if You Choose Breast Reconstruction.
Horton KM, Coping Magazine, 9/1/2012
"Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap as an Alternative to Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction: Technique and Modifications".
Buntic RF, Horton KM, Brooks D, Althubaiti, GA, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2011
Donor Site Optimization in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction
Horton KM, 20th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, 8/14/2010
"Donor Site Optimization in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction"
Horton KM, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting Program Book, Abstract 10E, 1/1/2010
"Bilateral Sporotrichosis Infection of the Hands: A Case Report and Review of the Literature".
Herrera F, Horton KM, Buntic RF, Buncke GM, The Internet Journal of Hand Surgery, 1/1/2009
"The Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap as an Alternative to Abdominal Tissue Reconstruction: Technique and Modifications"
Horton KM, Buntic RF, Brooks D, Program Book, 2009 Annual Scientific Meetings of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1/1/2009
“The Free Partial Superior Latissimus (PSL) Muscle Flap: Preservation of Donor Site Form and Function”.
Buntic RF, Horton KM, Brooks D, Lee CK, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2008
“Immediate Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction with Inner Thigh (TUG) Flap Microvascular Breast Reconstruction”.
Trovato M, Horton KM, Buntic RF, Brooks D, Program Book, 2008 Annual Scientific Meetings of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1/1/2008
KRON 4’s Body Beautiful Show – “Silicone Breast Implants”
Horton KM, 10/15/2007
KRON 4’s Body Beautiful Show – “Silicone Breast Implants”
Horton KM, 10/15/2007
“Aeromonas Hydrophila Infection Causing Delayed Vascular Thrombosis in a Nearly Amputated Finger”.
Herrera FA, Horton KM, Suliman A, Buncke GM, Journal of Hand Surgery, 1/1/2007
“The Semi-Lunar Transverse Inner Thigh Flap for Microvascular Breast Reconstruction: An Excellent Alternative to Abdominal Flaps”.
Buntic RF, Brooks D, Horton KM, Program Book, 2007 Annual Scientific Meetings of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1/1/2007
“The Free Partial Superior Latissimus (PSL) Muscle Flap: Preservation of Donor Site Form and Function."
Horton KM, Buntic RF, Brooks D, Lee CK, Program Book, 2007 Annual Scientific Meetings of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1/1/2007
“What’s on the Horizon in Breast Reconstruction: Microsurgery Offers Women an Exciting New Option as they Contemplate Reconstruction”.
Horton KM, Women and Cancer Magazine, Fall, 1/1/2006
“Outcome Analysis of Combined Ilizarov Bone Transport and Immediate Free Tissue Transfer for Lower Extremity Salvage”.
Horton KM, Kaska S, Brooks D, Buntic RF, Louie K, Buncke GM, Lowenberg D, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2006
“The Free Partial Superior Latissimus (PSL) Muscle Flap: Preservation of Donor Site Form and Function”.
Horton KM, Buntic RF, Brooks D, Lee CK, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2006
“Outcome Analysis Of Combined Ilizarov Bone Transport And Immediate Free Tissue Transfer For Lower Extremity Salvage”.
Horton KM, Kaska S, Brooks D, Buntic RF, Louie K, Lowenberg DW, Buncke GM, American Association of Plastic Surgeons 86th Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, SC, 1/1/2006
The ‘Canadian Rodeo Thumb’: Ice Auger Injuries in Northern Canada
Horton KM, American Association for Hand Surgery / American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery / American Society for Peripheral Nerve 19th Annual Joint Meeting, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 1/7/2005
“Breast Reduction Scars: Prospective Analysis of Surgical Staples versus Absorbable Sutures”.
Horton KM, Giuffre J, Singh GB, Murray KA, Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2005
“Carpal Fracture and Dislocations in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment”.
Giuffre JL, Horton KM, Buchel EW, Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2005
“Frostbite in Manitoba: Ten-year Retrospective Analysis of Tertiary Inpatient Care”.
Horton KM, Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2004
“Supercharged Pedicled Pectoralis Major Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction”.
Horton KM, Hayakawa TEJ, Skoracki RJ, Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2004
“The ‘Canadian Rodeo Thumb’: Ice Auger Injuries in Northern Canada”.
Horton KM, Hayakawa TEJ, Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2004
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)-Assisted Resident Procedural Case Logs: A Pilot Study
Horton KM, 57Tth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, 6/26/2003
“Delayed Esophageal Perforation Secondary to Extrusion of Cervical Spine Instrumentation – Reconstruction with Vascularized Free Fibula and Periosteal Patch”.
Horton KM, Hayakawa TEJ, Abozaid M, Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2003
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Lectures

Breast Reconstruction is Not-One-Size-Fits-All: Options for Women in 2013
Belleview, Seattle, WA - 2/23/2013
Choosing the Inner Thigh (TUG) Flap for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
Naples, FL - 1/15/2013
Maximizing Efficiency in the Operating Room and the Use of Social Media in Promoting a Reconstructive Microsurgery for Breast Reconstruction Practice
New Orleans, LA - 10/27/2012
Post-Breast Reconstruction Revisions and Follow Up Surgeries
Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - 10/4/2012
Breast Reconstruction Options for BRCA Positive Women: Breast Cancer "Previvors" and Survivors
California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, C - 9/29/2012
Reconstruction of the Breast When a Mastectomy is Not Required - What are the Options?
Kanbar Hall, San Francisco, CA - 9/28/2012
The Inner Thigh (TUG) Flap Breast Reconstruction: Update on Statistics, Outcome and Complications
Kenwood, CA - 4/21/2012
True Single-Stage Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Nipple Preservation and Immediate Free Flap Reconstruction Including a Reduction or Lift
Kenwood, CA - 4/20/2012
Second Stage Procedures after Microsurgery: Performing Additional Steps to Achieve the Ultimate Aesthetic Outcome in Breast Reconstruction
Kenwood, CA - 4/20/2012
Marketing Your Reconstructive Practice: Pearls and Pitfalls
Las Vegas, NV - 1/17/2012
TUG (Inner Thigh) Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: What Plastic Surgery Nurses Need to Know!
Denver, CO - 9/24/2011
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) and Immediate Breast Reconstruction
Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco, CA - 9/16/2011
The Art of Reconstruction
Golden Gate Club, The Presidio of San Francisco, CA - 3/5/2011
Breast Reconstruction: Is Autologous Tissue Better Than Implants?
Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco, CA - 9/24/2010
The Art of Breast Cancer Reconstruction Using Microsurgery
San Francisco, CA - 5/25/2010
Prevention and Management of Microsurgical Complications in Breast Reconstruction
Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - 4/29/2010
Beyond Breast Cancer: The Art of Reconstruction
Golden Gate Club, The Presidio of San Francisco, California - 3/6/2010
Mommy Makeover Cosmetic Surgery
San Francisco, CA - 3/5/2010
Breast Reconstruction Using Microsurgery and Implants – Refining Aesthetic Results and Outcome (Panel Presentation – Invited Panelist)
Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley, CA - 5/31/2009
The Art of Breast Reconstruction
Golden Gate Club, The Presidio of San Francisco, CA - 3/7/2009
The Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap as an Alternative to Abdominal Tissue Reconstruction: Technique and Modifications
Maui, HI - 1/13/2009
Breast Reconstruction: A Woman’s Perspective
Maui, HI - 1/10/2009
Julie’s Journey: Anatomy of a DIEP/SIEA Flap for Breast Reconstruction Panel Speaker: Microsurgical Experts Question and Answer Period
Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - 10/2/2008
Breast Cancer: Finding Answers to Your Questions – The Art of Reconstruction
Golden Gate Club, The Presidio of San Francisco, CA - 3/1/2008
Mommy Makeover Surgery: Rejuvenation of the Breast and Body after Childbirth
Walnut Creek, CA - 2/25/2008
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Other

Professional Website
Horton KM
http://www.drkarenhorton.com
1/1/2011
Professional Blog
Horton KM
http://www.drkarenhorton.com/blog/
1/1/2011
Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options (Invited Educational Teleconference Guest Speaker)
Horton KM, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
http://www.lbbc.org
7/28/2010
Dr. Karen Horton channel (Television / Media Appearances)
Horton KM, You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/user/drkarenhorton/videos
1/1/2010
Women's Plastic Surgery Blog
Horton KM
http://www.womensplasticsurgery.blogspot.com
1/1/2009
Plastic Surgery after Twins: Getting Your Body Back
Horton KM
http://www.twin-pregnancy-and-beyond.com/plastic-surgery-after-twins.html
1/1/2009
KRON 4’s Body Beautiful Show – “All About Plastic Surgery of the Breast – Cosmetic Surgery and Breast Reconstruction”
Horton KM, 30-Minute LIVE Call-In Television Show
10/21/2008
KRON 4’s Body Beautiful Show – “Mommy Makeover Surgery”
Horton KM, 15-Minute LIVE Call-In Television Show
1/7/2008
Mommy Makeover Surgery
Horton KM
http://www.divinecaroline.com/fashion/mommy-makeover-surgery
1/1/2008
Monthly feature on Dr. Karen Horton, Women's Plastic Surgery
Horton KM, Best of the Bay Television
1/1/2008
Breast Reconstruction after Breast Cancer: State of the Art Options and Return to Physical Activity
Horton KM, The Running Journal
http://www.activelifestylemag.com/BreastCancer.html
1/1/2007
Breast Reconstruction Update: State-of-the-Art Techniques
Horton KM, California Pacific Medical Center
http://www.cpmc.org/services/women/breast/bst_recon_profile.pdf
1/1/2007
Reconstruction of the Breast after Cancer: An Overview of Procedures and Options
Horton KM
http://breastcancerawareness.com
1/1/2007
Ambus KM, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
1/1/1996
Following the Expression of fps/fes During Murine Angiogenesis, Honours Thesis Presentation
Horton KM
Faculty of Arts and Science, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada - 3/17/1994
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Press Mentions

Clinical Trial Coming for RTP Biomaterials Startup Focusing on Breast ReconstructionAugust 11th, 2022
BioAesthetics Announces Additional Clinical Study for NACgraftAugust 4th, 2022
Dr. Karen Horton Is San Francisco’s Women-Focused Plastic SurgeonSeptember 5th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

External Links

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