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Joseph A. Mele, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
California Plastic SurgeonWalnut Creek, CA Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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"The
greatest! Perfect Breast Augmentation Job!!! Very happy with the results!
Dr. Mele is the best surgeon! He's the nicest person I have ever met.
Dr. Mele goes the extra mile for his patients. So very informative regarding
any questions. I am very pleased having him as my surgeon. My Breast
Augmentation was perfect. The whole experience was tranquil. I felt
utterly safe under his care. I immensely recommend Dr. Mele. He is the
BEST!" ~
Elisia
(Breast Augmentation Patient & Site Visitor from Oakland, CA)

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After graduating from the University of CA at Davis with honors, Dr. Mele was awarded the prestigious Regents' Scholarship to attend the University of CA, School of Medicine.
Dr. Mele completed his surgical Internship at the University of CA Davis Medical Center, his General Surgery Residency at San Joaquin General Hospital, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Mele sub-specialized with a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
As a plastic surgery fellow, Dr. Mele acquired three years of intense postgraduate instruction in General Plastic Surgery, as well as, specialized training in the areas of Cosmetic/Aesthetic Surgery, Micro Surgery, Burn Care and Rehabilitation, Hand Surgery, and the repair of Congenital Deformities (birth defects).
He has published articles on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and has presented his research at national state and local plastic surgery conferences.
Dr. Mele has volunteered on surgical missions to provide medical care for underprivileged children in Guatemala (Hospital de la Familia) and Argentina (Rotary International's Rotoplast).
Plastic Surgeon's Professional Memberships American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic
Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Medical Association,
The California Medical Association
The Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association
Fellow - American College of Surgeons
Plastic Surgeon's Certifications
1980-present:
CPR Provider
1999-present: National Board of Medical Examiners
1990-present: Drug Enforcement Agency
1990-1998: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
1995-present:Multiple-Laser-Certified on-resurfacing, hair removal,
vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and tattoo removal
1996-present: Integra Artificial Skin Certificate (#960253)
1997-present: Curative Courseware - John Muir Wound Care Center
2000 - present: N-Lite laser certification for non-ablative wrinkle
reduction
Plastic Surgeon's Residency
1990-1994:
Resident, General Surgery: San Joaquin General Hospital - Stockton,
CA
1993-1994:
Chief Resident, General Surgery: San Joaquin General Hospital - Stockton,
CA
1994-1997: Fellowship, Plastic Surgery Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
- San Francisco, CA
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