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Karen Horton, MD, Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA

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

Education & Training

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

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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
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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
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Other

Press Mentions

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