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Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S.
Los Angeles, California Plastic Surgeon

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The Ellenbogen Plastic Surgery Institute ~ Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles Office 9201 Sunset Boulevard Suite 202 Los Angeles, CA 90069 Los Angeles, CA Office Map (310) 276-3183 Fax: (310) 276-9154 About This Plastic Surgeon Before & After Photos Prepare for Surgery Checklist

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"The results of my breast revision surgery exceeded my expectations. I look great! even better than I thought I would look. I am extremely grateful. Thank you Dr. Richard Ellenbogen. You are the best! xoxo, Lori"~Lori (Breast Augmentation Patient & Site Visitor from Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, West Hollywood)

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Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.I.C.S.

While at the University of Florida, Richard Ellenbogen excelled in both art and pre-med courses. He went on to graduate from the University of Miami Medical School in 1968. He then completed general surgery training in New York City. To satisfy an interest in plastic surgical correction of birth defects, Dr. Ellenbogen traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, where he served a fellowship at the Red Cross Hospital.

When he returned to the United States, Dr. Ellenbogen served a fellowship in hand surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. During his training in New York, he worked as an assistant police surgeon in the South Bronx. Dr. Ellenbogen competed his residency at the State University of New York in Plastic, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery. This portrait artist-turned surgeon found his medium and went on to become on of LA's top plastic surgeons.

Dr. Ellenbogen moved to Los Angeles in 1975, and in 1978 he became board certified in Plastic Surgery. His personal medical suite was designed with state of the art outpatient operating rooms and museum quality antiques, which Dr. Ellenbogen refinished himself. Since 1980, his practice has been limited to cosmetic surgery, but Dr. Ellenbogen still performs reconstructive birth defects surgery and consults on cases involving complicated reconstructive surgery.

One of the most published and innovative plastic surgeons, Dr. Ellenbogen has written textbooks and scientific journal articles on facelift, eyelid surgery, forehead lift, breathing and cosmetic nasal surgery, underarm breast enlargement, and liposuction techniques, as well as research on silicone. Many of the techniques he has helped create are used and referred to by plastic surgeons all over the world today.

A two time recipient of the American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award, Dr. Ellenbogen is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, and a clinical instructor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California. Dr. Ellenbogen keeps current by attending and lecturing at international conferences at least once each year.

In giving plastic surgery its proper prospective, he sometimes views his specialty as a way to "jumpstart people" who would benefit by having their self-image enhanced. Dr. Ellenbogen offers his patients a good heart, a sense of humor, and an artist's eye.

PLASTIC SURGEON'S PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Ellenbogen attributes his success to four factors: First...utilization of his "artist's eye" to create realism. Secondly...keeping abreast of all procedures performed around the world, and adding those he deems meritorious to his own. Third...his ability to form an understanding of the patient's needs and desires. And lastly...he scrupulously adheres to safety and avoidance of complications.

After observing, evaluating and qualifying a patient (both physically and emotionally), Dr. Ellenbogen tries to instill trust so that he can come as close as possible to delivering just what the patient expects. "My word is very important to me. I never promise what I can't deliver. I have dedicated myself to the highest standards of the Art of Plastic Surgery, but I never forget the human element. The goal of a plastic surgeon is to improve a patient's self image, and I take that responsibility very seriously. My staff and I try to give patients a very positive experience with as little inconvenience and discomfort as possible. We are experienced professionals, who strive to the highest standards available."

Dr. Ellenbogen is the director of a prestigious postgraduate fellowship program in advanced aesthetic surgery. Plastic surgeons from all over the world come to be taught by him. Both Drs. Svehlak and Yamini trained with Dr. Ellenbogen prior to becoming the first fellows invited to join his practice in almost thirty years.

PLASTIC SURGEON'S COLLEGE:
University of Florida - Miami, Florida
AA 1963 with Honors

PLASTIC SURGEON'S MEDICAL SCHOOL:
University of Miami, School of Medicine - Miami, Florida
Graduated 1968 Degree: Medicine

PLASTIC SURGEON'S RESEARCH MEDICAL SCHOOL:
The Prenatal Determination of Fetal Sex Using Maternal Blood Through Chromosome Analysis, 1966

PLASTIC SURGEON'S SURGICAL INTERNSHIP:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Bronx, New York
7/1/68 - 6/30/69

PLASTIC SURGEON'S GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY:
First Year - General Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Bronx, New York 7/1/68 - 6/30/69
Second & Third Year - General Surgery Beth Israel Medical Center, Division of Mount Sinai School of Medicine of City College of New York, 1970-1972

PLASTIC SURGEON'S FELLOWSHIP PLASTIC SURGERY:
Red Cross Hospital, The Hague, Netherlands Plastic Surgery
1972 - January 1973

PLASTIC SURGEON'S HAND SURGERY FELLOWSHIP:
Hospital for Joint Diseases Mount Sinai School of Medicine - New York City, 1/1/73 - 7/7/73

PLASTIC SURGEON'S RESIDENCY: PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY:
Nassau County Medical Center of State University of New York 1973-1975

PLASTIC SURGEON'S PRIVATE PRACTICE:
March 8, 1976 to present 9201 Sunset Blvd, Suite 202 Los Angeles, CA 90069

PLASTIC SURGEON'S HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
Midway Hospital

PLASTIC SURGEON'S ORGANIZATIONS:
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomat American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member of American Medical Association, AMA Physician Recognition Award
Member of Los Angeles County Medical Association
Member of California Medical Association
Member of Los Angeles Association of Plastic Surgeons
Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons
Fellowship of the International College of Surgeons
Member of Lipoplasty Society of North America
Member of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Who's Who Directory of Medical Specialists
Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member of American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
9th Annual Recent Advances in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery/Endoscopic Education Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Education Seminar, Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery Symposium

PLASTIC SURGEON'S PRESS

Dr. Ellenbogen has been featured on CNN's Showbiz Today, Geraldo, Marilu, Donahue, Hard Copy, 48-Hours, American Journal, A Current Affair, Montel Williams, and other national news programs. In addition, he has been quoted in Time, Newsweek, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, Los Angeles Times Magazine, and the Lady's Home Journal to name a few. To date, he is the only plastic surgeon to be featured in National Geographic.

He has also made appearances on Oprah Winfrey,Donahue, 48 Hours, Hour Magazine, P.M. Magazine, People are Talking, Closer Look, A.M. Los Angeles, Frankly Female, Merv Griffin, Current Affair, NBC Medical News, ABC News, Trail Watch, CBS Medical News, Regis Philbin, Hard Copy, and Geraldo

PLASTIC SURGEON'S PRINT:
USA Today, Time, Newsweek, Money, Los Angeles Magazine

PLASTIC SURGEON'S NEWSPAPER QUOTES:
Wall Street Journal, L.A. Times, Los Angeles Medical Society Journal, L.A. Times Magazine, Bazaar, Shape, Cosmopolitan, Ladies Home Journal, West World, Sea Breeze, NOW, Life Extension, American Health Report, Movieline, Dramalogue, American Salon, Human Sexuality, Los Angeles Magazine.

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The Ellenbogen Plastic Surgery Institute ~ Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles Office 9201 Sunset Boulevard Suite 202 Los Angeles, CA 90069 Los Angeles, CA Office Map (310) 276-3183 Fax: (310) 276-9154 About This Plastic Surgeon Before & After Photos Prepare for Surgery Checklist

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