Meet San Diego's Top Plastic Surgeon: Gilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S.
Voted Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery in San Diego by his Plastic Surgery Peers 2007, 2008, and 2009
"Welcome to Changes Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa. As your plastic surgery doctor, I will use artistic expression and the latest technical advances to bring about an enhancement you will be proud of. You will be cared for on an individual basis by a warm, compassionate, and highly capable staff in one of San Diego’s finest facilities. Our goal is to make you smile each time you look in the mirror. Thank you for making Changes a part of your life."
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As one of the best plastic surgeons in Southern California, Dr. Lee has recently been featured on national TV, newspapers, magazines such as Access Hollywood, the Oxygen Network series "Addicted to Beauty", People Magazine, US Weekly, Star Magazine, New York Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune and many more. Watch one of Dr. Lee's other TV appearances and view a complete list of his appearances in the media.
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Known by his patients as an artist and a warm, caring physician, Dr. Gilbert Lee has built an impeccable reputation as one of the areas best cosmetic surgeons. He is part of the elite group of cosmetic surgeons, who were voted Top Plastic Surgeon in San Diego by his peers for 2007, 2008 and 2009. Dr. Lee earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego. He then went on to receive his surgical training at some of the most prestigious universities, among them Washington University, the birth place of plastic surgery. As a leading San Diego plastic surgeon, Dr. Lee has continued to contribute to the field by publishing his advances in leading journals, presenting his work in cosmetic surgery at national conferences, and helping to train medical students and residents at U.C.S.D. Medical Center.
Dr. Lee is triple board certified, including certifications by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and the American Board of Surgery. He is the current President of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, and the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Sharp Memorial and Sharp Mary Birch Hospitals, and is a voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, at U.C.S.D. Medical Center. He has been featured as a plastic surgery expert by the CBS and NBC News, local channels 8,10, 7/39,15, and the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper. His work has even appeared on the ABC Prime Time Live television show.
Perhaps the most unique feature about Dr. Lee is his ability to communicate with his patients. With an understanding of his patients' concerns, Dr. Lee uses his artistic and surgical skills to produce remarkable aesthetic results. He and his team at Changes provide expert services for those who want to look their best without being Addicted to Beauty.
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What makes you one of the best plastic surgeons in San Diego?
Honesty, Integrity, Quality of Patient Outcomes, Communication with patients, Artistry with meticulous precision. I communicate honestly with patients, helping them to understand what procedures will benefit them and which ones may not. I give them a realistic expectation of their results, a fair price for the procedure, and discuss potential limitations of their surgery and outcome. Each surgical patient is given my personal cell phone number after the procedure so that they may reach me at any time if a question or concern arises. Before and after surgery we discuss openly any concerns and objectives so that both the doctor and patient are headed for the same goals. Before each procedure, I carefully plan the details for each step of the operation so that your surgical experience is smooth and well thought out. And, being a perfectionist at heart, I spend as much time as needed during each step to assure the best possible outcome from your surgery.
In your opinion, how is it that there are not more plastic surgeons voted Top Doctor?
Each year the San Diego County Medical Society sends ballots to all members asking them what physicians they consider to be "Top" in their specialty. The simple question is asked: "to whom would you or your family member go if you needed medical care in your specialty." Physicians are not allowed to vote for themselves or their ballot is invalidated. The top 4% of each specialty is then declared "Top Doctor" in their field of expertise.
You are the only one who have been voted Top Plastic Surgeon in San Diego for the last 3 consecutive years. How do you maintain your "Top Doctor" status for so long?
I work tirelessly to maintain high standards for patient outcomes and patient satisfaction. I enjoy what I do and take pride in helping my patients achieve their aesthetic objectives whether that be rejuvenating a face, or restoring their body following cancer surgery. Patients find that their experience with me and my staff is comfortable, warm, genuine, and memorable.
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