RichardA.K.ChaffooMD
Plastic Surgery • La Jolla, CAAesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Hand, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSD
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Office
9850 Genesee Ave
Ste 480
La Jolla, CA 92037Phone+1 858-623-6333Fax+1 858-623-0204
Education & Training
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1999 - 2001
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1986 - 1987
Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1980 - 1984- Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 1999 - Present
CA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
TN State Medical License 1991 - 2000
GA State Medical License 1994 - 1999
MI State Medical License 1989 - 1994- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2016
- Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2016
- Past President San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, 2011
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsComprehensive rhinoplasty technique to correct the bilateral cleft lip nasal deformity using conchal composite graftsWayne Ozaki, Richard A.K. Chaffoo, Kim-Chi Vu, Bernard L. Markowitz
Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. 2006-04-01 - 42 citationsThe lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap revisited: versatile coverage for complicated wounds to the posterior cervical and occipital regions based on the deep branch...Joseph R. Lynch, Juliana E. Hansen, Richard Chaffoo, Alan E. Seyfer
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2002-01-01 - 31 citationsComplications in facelift surgery: avoidance and management.Richard A.K. Chaffoo
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2013-11-01
Press Mentions
Local Doctor, Patient Shed Light on Breast Implants Removal SurgeryMarch 14th, 2023- San Diego Company Helps to Connect Patients with Care in Mexico SafelyMarch 10th, 2023
- Local Salons Turn to UV Light to Sanitize Work SpacesJune 24th, 2020
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