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Larry Nichter, MD, Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA

LarryStevenNichterMD

Plastic Surgery Newport Beach, CA

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Pres, Pac Ctr for Plastic Surg Prior Chairman, Dept of Plastic Surg, Hoag Hosp President and Founder, Plasticos Foundation, Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery (Vol) USC, UCI

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  • Office

    3991 MacArthur Boulevard
    Suite 320
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Phone+1 949-720-3888
    Fax+1 714-902-1101

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaM.S, Arts and Sciences, Surgery, 1985
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical Center1982 - 1983
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterChief Residency, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1982
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1978 - 1979
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1978
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityB.A, Liberal Arts, 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - 2026
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of SurgerySpecial Certificate of Competency, Hand Surgery
  • American College of SurgeonsFACS

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013-2023
  • Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012-2023
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007-2023
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cephalosporin induced toxic epidermal necrolysis.  
    Nichter LS; Harman DM*; Morgan RF; Edlich RF, Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation
  • Cholecystocholedochal fistulas: A review of the literature with four new cases.  
    Freishlag JA*; Nichter LS; Thompson JE; Dayton M; Tompkins RK, Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Intravenous lidocaine: Pitfalls and perils.  
    Bryant CA; Hoffman GE; Nichter LS, Western Journal of Medicine
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Stepwise Logistic Regression - a model for predicting success of Femoropoliteal bypass grafts.
    Raviola CA; Nichter LS; Wheeler N; Baker JD; Moore WS, Langenbecks Archives Chir
  • Optimal management of dependent skin grafts.
    Nichter LS; Morgan RF; Horowitz JH; Edgerton MT, Virginia Medical Monthly
  • Successful digital replantation in the face of absent venous drainage: An experimental study.
    Nichter LS; Haines PC*; Edgerton MT, Journal of Hand Surgery
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Lectures

  • Third World Reconstructive Surgery. 
    Long Beach, California
  • Tissue Expansion. Advances in Reconstructive Surgery Symposium. 
    Saigon Cancer Institute, HCM Medical School and Orthopedic Trauma Center, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
  • Mandibular, Hypopharyngeal and Espohageal Reconstruction. Advances in Reconstructive Surgery Symposium. 
    Saigon Cancer Institute, HCM Medical School and Orthopedic Trauma Center, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
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Press Mentions

  • High Resolution Ultrasound Breast Implant Screening Now Available at Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery
    High Resolution Ultrasound Breast Implant Screening Now Available at Pacific Center for Plastic SurgeryNovember 19th, 2019
  • IDEAL IMPLANT TRIAL DATA PAPER WINS TOP HONOR: Authors Cite Lower Complication Rates and High Patient/Surgeon Satisfaction with Structured Implant
    IDEAL IMPLANT TRIAL DATA PAPER WINS TOP HONOR: Authors Cite Lower Complication Rates and High Patient/Surgeon Satisfaction with Structured ImplantOctober 17th, 2019
  • Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS, Plastic Surgeon
    Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS, Plastic SurgeonApril 25th, 2019
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Research History

  • Director of Plastic Surgical Research, USC1985 - 1993

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

  • FDA Investigator for the IDEAL Structured Breast Implant, FDA, IDEAL Implant Company2008 - 2019