Your Plastic Surgeon San Diego: Gilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S.
Dr. Gilbert Lee's Curriculum Vitae
Academic Titles & Offices Held
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, non-salaried, U.C. San Diego.
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, non-salaried, U.C. San Diego.
- Chief of Plastic Surgery, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA, Year 2000.
- President, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, 2008.
- Vice President, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, 2007.
- Treasurer/ Secretary, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, 2006.
Awards
- 2011/12 Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery. Voted as one of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society (top 4%), July, 2011.
- 2010/11 Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery. Voted as one of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society (top 4%), July, 2010.
- San Diego Magazine Top Doc Award for Plastic Surgery October, 2010.
- 2009/10 Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery. Voted as one of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society (top 4%), July, 2009.
- San Diego Magazine Top Doc Award for Plastic Surgery October, 2009.
- 2008/9 Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery. Voted as one of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society (top 4%), August, 2008.
- San Diego Magazine Top Doc Award for Plastic Surgery October, 2008.
- 2007/8Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery. Voted as one of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society (top 4%), August, 2007.
- San Diego Magazine Top Doc Award for Plastic Surgery October, 2007.
- Teacher of the Year/ Meritorious Service Award, University of California, San Diego, Plastic Surgery. 1999-2000.
Board Certification
- Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, November, 1996
- Diplomate, American Board of Surgery, June 2, 1992 #37336
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Surgery, August 19, 1996 #212
- Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1, 1987 #321560
Academic Background
Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
- Plastic Surgery Fellowship 1991 to 1993
- Plastic Surgery Administrative Chief Resident: July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993
- Fellowship in Hand, Microvascular, and Peripheral Nerve Surgery: 1993 to 1994
- Traveling Fellowship to UCLA and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY
- Board Certified in General Surgery: June 2, 1992 #37336
- General Surgery Residency: 1986 to 1991
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine, June, 1986. Graduated with Highest Honors
- Medical School: September, 1982 to June, 1986
- Traveling Clerkship at University of London, University of Edinburgh, UCSF, Stanford University
University of California, Davis
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, June, 1982
- U.C. Davis Regents scholarship (highest scholarship awarded by University)
- Graduated with Highest Honors
- Dean's Honor Roll
- Member of PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society
Certifications / Memberships
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Member, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
- Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- Member, American Association for Hand Surgery
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, California Medical Association
- Member, San Diego County Medical Association
- Member, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
- Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction Certified, April 19, 1997
- Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Certified, 1996
- LASER Certification: CO² Laser, Erbium, Ruby Hair Removal Laser, KTP Laser, Nd: Yag Laser, Fraxel, FX CO2, Zerona fat reduction Laser.
- California State Medical License #G63907
Hospital Affiliations
- Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
- Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA
- Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, San Diego, CA
- UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA
- Thornton Hospital, La Jolla, CA
National TV Series
Access Hollywood NBC TV Show, August 25, 2009, Dr. Lee performs Face and Necklift, Blepharoplasty, Fat Grafts & Dermabrasion on Linda.
Access Hollywood NBC TV Show, August 18, 2009, Dr. Lee performs Fat Grafting and Fraxel Laser on Ursula.
Access Hollywood NBC TV Show, August 11, 2009, Dr. Lee performs Breast Augmentation on Khalee, a Corporal in the US Marine Corp.
Oxygen and Bravo Networks
Dr. Lee and Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa were featured in the Oxygen Network National Television Dramedy,
‘Addicted to Beauty.’ This eight episode, weekly, one hour series premiered August 4, 2009 through Sept 22, 2009 and followed the staff of Changes for an inside glimpse of the beauty industry. The show also aired on the BravoTelevision Network and featured Lee performing operative and non-operative plastic surgical procedures each week.
Television, Radio, Newspaper & Magazine Appearances
San Diego Union Tribune, August 29, 2009, “Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa.”
People Magazine, Style Watch, August, 2009, “Addicted to Beauty.”
US Weekly Magazine, August 17, 2009, “Addicted to Beauty.”
Star Magazine, August 24, 2009, “Addicted to Beauty.”
San Diego Union Tribune, August 11, 2009, Currents Section D 6: “La Jolla reality series is a beauty.”
New York Times, August 4, 2009, Arts Section C3: “Tucking, Augmenting and Office Politics”
LA Times, August 4, 2009, Entertainment Section: “Addicted to Beauty.”
Chicago Tribune, August 4, 2009, Living Section: “’Addicted’ alters reality in beauty spa.”
Rancho Santa Fe Review, April 23, 2009, “Catering to the discriminating client.”
Fox News Channel 6, San Diego Living Program; September 21, 2007. “The Liquid Facelift with Sculptra.”
KCBQ 1170-AM with Carson Pay and Steve Downey, March 25, 2006 “New Developments in Plastic Surgery.”
KNSD Channel 7/39 News, July 5, 2005. “Non-surgical Laser Rejuvenation.”
NBC Channel 7/39 News, November 20, 2004. “Non-Ablative Facial Rejuvenation.”
KUSI Channel 9 News, November 05, 2004. “Laser Genesis: Facial Rejuvenation.”
KUSI Channel 9 News, July 17, 2004. “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for Teenagers.”
ABC Channel 10 News, June 6, 2004. “Body Sculpting with VASER Liposelect.”
KUSI Channel 9 News, March 18, 2004. “Body Sculpting with VASER Liposelect.”
KUSI Channel 9 News, February 20, 2004. “Plastic Surgery Following Gastric Bypass Surgery.”
FOX Channel 6 News, August 14, 2003. “Plastic Surgery for Minority Patients.”
KUSI Channel 9 News, January 25, 2003. “Botox. Clinical Use in Plastic Surgery.”
KUSI Channel 9 News, March 23, 2002. “New Concepts in Plastic Surgery.”
KFMB Channel 8 News, November 28, 2000. “Miracles of Plastic Surgery; Hope for Adrian.” 3 part series
San Diego Union Tribune, January 4, 1999, Front Page. “Brachial Plexus Reconstruction for Obstetric Palsy.”
KFMB Channel 8 News, July 23, 1998. “Microvascular Hand Transplantation.”
KGTV Channel 10 News, January 7, 1998. “Facial Reanimation. Restoring Jenny’s Smile.”
KFMB Channel 8 News, September 9, 1997. “Reconstructing Complex Facial Trauma.”
KGTV Channel 10 News, June 7, 1997. “UCSD Medical School Graduation, Hooding Ceremony.”
KFMB Channel 8 News, August 16, 1996. “Toe to Hand Transfers. Microsurgical Hand Reconstruction.”
KNSD Channel 7/39 News, November 11, 1995. “Reconstruction of Facial Deformities.”
Publications & Presentations
Dr. Lee has over 30 plastic surgery publications in peer reviewed journals. His publication list is available upon request.
Vision Series
Dr. Lee and Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa were featured in the Oxygen Network Reality Dramedy.
‘Addicted to Beauty’ This eight episode, one hour series premiered August 4, 2009 and followed the staff of Changes for an inside glimpse of the beauty industry.
Television, Radio & Newspaper Appearances
Oxygen Network, August-September , 2009. “Addicted to Beauty.” Weekly dramedy series on the life of Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa.
Television & Newspaper Appearances
- Fox News Channel 6, San Diego Living Program; September 21, 2007. “The Liquid Facelift with Sculptra™.”
- KCBQ 1170-AM with Carson Pay and Steve Downey, March 25, 2006 “New Developments In Plastic Surgery.”
- KNSD Channel 7/39 News, July 5, 2005. “Non-surgical Laser Rejuvenation.”
- NBC Channel 7/39 News, November 20, 2004. “Non-Ablative Facial Rejuvenation.”
- KUSI Channel 9 News, November 05, 2004. “Laser Genesis: Facial Rejuvenation.”
- KUSI Channel 9 News, July 17, 2004. “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for Teenagers.”
- ABC Channel 10 News, June 6, 2004. “Body Sculpting with VASER Liposelect.”
- KUSI Channel 9 News, March 18, 2004. “Body Sculpting with VASER Liposelect.”
- KUSI Channel 9 News, February 20, 2004. “Plastic Surgery Following Gastric Bypass Surgery.”
- FOX Channel 6 News, August 14, 2003. "Plastic Surgery for Minority Patients."
- KUSI Channel 9 News, January 25, 2003."BOTOX®. Clinical Use in Plastic Surgery."
- KUSI Channel 9 News, March 23, 2002. "New Concepts in Plastic Surgery."
- KFMB Channel 8 News, November 28, 2000. "Miracles of Plastic Surgery; Hope for Adrian." 3 part series
- San Diego Union Tribune, January 4, 1999, Front Page. "Brachial Plexus Reconstruction for Obstetric Palsy."
- KFMB Channel 8 News, July 23, 1998. "Microvascular Hand Transplantation.
- KGTV Channel 10 News, January 7, 1998. "Facial Reanimation. Restoring Jenny’s Smile."
- KFMB Channel 8 News, September 9, 1997. "Reconstructing Complex Facial Trauma."
- KGTV Channel 10 News, June 7, 1997. "UCSD Medical School Graduation, Hooding Ceremony."
- KFMB Channel 8 News, August 16, 1996. "Toe to Hand Transfers. Microsurgical Hand Reconstruction."
- KNSD Channel 39 News, November 11, 1995. "Reconstruction of Facial Deformities."
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