Dr. Gary D. Friedman is a senior San Franciso plastic surgeon having established his practice in San Francisco in 1973. He has been involved in training other plastic surgeons for 25 years. Dr. Friedman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Medical Association (AMA), the California Medical Association (CMA), the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), as well as other regional and national medical associations and societies. He has published his work on numerous occasions in the plastic surgery literature, and has delivered presentations to various plastic surgery societies. Dr. Friedman has been Chief of Plastic Surgery at two major San Francisco hospitals. See his CV on his website for further details.

Dr. Gary D. Friedman 525 Spruce Street San Francisco, California 94118 Phone: 415-221-3300 Fax: 415-221-1831 Website: www.sf-plasticsurgeon.com Sex: M Board Certified Since: 1975 E-mail Dr. Friedman Name: Email:* Phone: Message: * Required Field

Top cosmetic surgery procedures performed: Abdominoplasty Blepharoplasty Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants) Breast Lifts Breast Reduction Breast Implant Removal Breast Reconstruction Breast Reduction Surgery Buttock Lift Liposuction Cheek Implants Chemical or Micro Peels Chin Surgery Collagen Injections Dermabrasion Ear Pinning Surgery Eyelid Surgery Face Lifts Facial Implants Forehead Lift Liposuction Lip Augmentation Male Breast Reduction Surgery Rhinoplasty Scar Revision Skin Cancer Reconstruction Thigh Lift Tummy Tuck Upper Arm Lift

Dr. Friedman's Philosophy: Dr. Friedman and his staff are dedicated to providing the most personalized, attentive, and professional care to you, as you embark on the process of improving your appearance through plastic surgery. We will assist you in every way we can to help you make the best informed decision while seeking to achieve your goals. We are all committed to making the entire plastic surgery process a safe, caring and comfortable experience for you. Our goal is to ensure that you will look back after your surgery and feel certain that you've made the right decision, and that if given the opportunity, you'd do it the same way all over again! Our Staff and Facilities Beata and Cynthia comprise our dedicated professional staff. They have many years of experience in plastic surgery, and you will find them to be knowledgeable and sensitive to whatever questions and concerns you may have. They will also be happy to share their own personal plastic surgery experience with you and help relieve the anxieties that often accompany this big step forward in your life. All preoperative and postoperative care is provided in our private office. Our facility is designed to afford our patients a comfortable and pleasant environment while ensuring complete confidentiality. Our staff is dedicated to seeing that the entire process of your having plastic surgery be a pleasant and reassuring experience for you. One of our most important considerations is where to perform surgery. Some plastic surgeons operate in their offices, but this can potentially raise certain safety issues, and safety should never be compromised. In terms of the variety of sophisticated medical equipment and number of trained personnel available, a private office is simply no match for a hospital in the unlikely event of an emergency. There is obviously never a need for the hospital to dial 911! Dr. Friedman has chosen Saint Francis Hospital in San Francisco to perform the majority of his surgical procedures. He has years of experience working with their staff and has found their facilities to be second to none. The entire staff that comes in contact with our patients has been specially trained in all the nursing, medical and surgical aspects of plastic surgery. Safety, comfort and expertise are the hallmark of patient care at Saint Francis. While a number of factors are involved in selecting a qualified and competent plastic surgeon, we believe that none is more important than board certification. This benchmark simply verifies that the doctor has been fully trained in an accredited plastic surgery residency and then passed an extremely rigorous oral and written examination. Dr. Friedman was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1973. This board is not to be confused with several other sound-alike plastic/cosmetic surgery boards that do not require training in a plastic surgery residency and are NOT recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Computer Imaging Whoever coined the phrase, "a picture is worth a thousand words" must have been thinking about Computer Imaging. This recent advance is perhaps the most powerful plastic surgery communication tool yet available. It allows you to see what proposed changes are possible before the actual surgery takes place. It's sometimes hard to imagine how your reshaped nose or rejuvenated face might actually look, but the computer imager allows you to do exactly that. Then, looking at the "after" image on the computer imaging screen, you can ask to see "a little more here, a little less there," and decide with Dr. Friedman what changes might look best. In no other way can you and your doctor communicate as accurately about the proposed surgical improvements. Dr. Friedman takes the time himself to perform this meaningful step in the consultation. He believes that he -- not one of his staff -- is best qualified to demonstrate these computer imaging changes. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of this extraordinarily valuable technology by calling to make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Friedman. Patient Testimonial: "Dear Doctor Friedman, I am just wanting to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate what you have done for me. I still cannot believe it when I look in the mirror. Words cannot express the way I feel. I feel as if I no longer have to hide in my clothes. From one artist to another, (and let me tell you I am a hard critic) you are unbelievable! Take Care, Tanya Patient Testimonial: "Dear Dr. Friedman, I want you to know how pleased I am with the final result of my nose! I consider myself lucky to have chosen such an exceptional surgeon. I'm delighted with everything, your work on my cheeks & chin speaks for itself & for the first time I'm really happy with my nose. Sincerely, Debra Patient Testimonial: "Dear Dr. Friedman, First of all, I want you to know I am already enjoying my new look. I realize that there is still progress to be made and the healing process is not yet over. However, I can't help but appreciate my more feminine figure and I feel wonderful. I am very lucky and blessed to have found you, a superior surgeon who is truly dedicated to his patients. From our first meeting I knew I was with the right person. Thank you for taking such good care of me...Your wonderful energy and spirit would always fill me with joy and immediately put me at ease. With love, gratitude and great admiration, Joy Patient Testimonial: "Dear Gary, I am absolutely thrilled with the results of the procedure. Most of all I want to thank you for the excellence with which you did your job. Not only did I benefit from your consummate skill as surgeon, but your warmth, humor and humanity created trust and put both my self and my husband at ease. Thank you again for all of your efforts on my behalf. It is without hesitation that I have and will continue to refer patients to your office. Warmest Regards, Karen Patient Testimonial: "Dear Dr. Friedman, Thank you for the incredible job you did. You are a wonderful doctor! Patty Patient Testimonial: "Dear Dr. Friedman, Everyone can't stop raving about your marvelous work. I feel simply radiant. Much Gratitude Glenda Education: Doctor of Medicine, Ohio State University 1960-1964 Internship, Mount Zion Hospital, San Francisco, California 1965 General Surgery Residency, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1967-70 Plastic Surgery Residency, Saint Francis Hospital, San Francisco, California 1970-73 Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 1975
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