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Office
5780 N Swan Rd
Suite 180
Tucson, AZ 85718Phone+1 520-415-2420Fax+1 520-448-9492
Summary
- Dr. Kurtovic is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a highly sought-after female plastic surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Notably, she is fellowship-trained in both microsurgical (DIEP flap) breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. She began her private practice in Austin, Texas, and quickly built a reputation for compassionate care with natural results. After her first visit to Tucson, she immediately connected to the town’s vibrant spirit and couldn’t wait to call it home. She is excited to share her skill in reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery with the Tucson community.
Education & Training
- University of British ColumbiaFellowship, 2019 - 2019
- University of ManitobaFellowship, 2018 - 2018
- Duke University HospitalResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2015 - 2018
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2015
- Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
- AZ State Medical License 2020 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2019 - 2022
- NC State Medical License 2015 - 2020
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 42 citationsEndothelial cells in co-culture enhance embryonic stem cell differentiation to pancreatic progenitors and insulin-producing cells through BMP signaling.Dodanim Talavera-Adame, Gordon D. Wu, Yao He, Tina T. Ng, Ankur Gupta
Stem Cell Reviews and Reports. 2011-02-05 - 28 citationsPre-hospital intubation is associated with increased mortality after traumatic brain injury.Marko Bukur, Silvia Kurtovic, Cherisse Berry, Mina Tanios, Daniel R. Margulies
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2011-09-01 - 159 citationsEffect of a short-term diet and exercise intervention on oxidative stress, inflammation, MMP-9, and monocyte chemotactic activity in men with metabolic syndrome factorsChristian K. Roberts, Dean Won, Sandeep Pruthi, Silvia Kurtovic, Ram K. Sindhu
Journal of Applied Physiology. 2006-05-01
Press Mentions
- Plastic Surgeon Duo Says Good Skin Care Equates to Good Post-Procedure ResultsMay 2nd, 2022
- How Tucson Plastic Surgery Is Challenging the Stigmas Around Breast Plant SurgeriesDecember 8th, 2021
- Tucson Plastic Surgery Championing New and Advanced Approaches to Cosmetic and Restorative SurgeriesDecember 22nd, 2021
External Links
- Tucson Plastic Surgeryhttps://tucsonplasticsurgery.com/
- Restorative Surgeryhttps://tucsonplasticsurgery.com/restorative-surgery/
- Cosmetic Surgeryhttps://tucsonplasticsurgery.com/cosmetic-surgery/
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