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Gilbert W. Lee, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery San Diego, CA
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Gilbert W. Lee, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Changes Plastic Surgery & SpaMedical Doctor11515 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

About Gilbert W. Lee, MD

Established in 1994 and located in San Diego, Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa is home to Dr. Gilbert Lee, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon and a top plastic surgeon in San Diego. Whether you are looking for cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa in San Diego has become a destination for beauty and refinement. Every cosmetic surgery patient at Changes is cared for individually and is able to collaborate and make decisions with Dr. Lee, who combines Artistry with Precision in every surgery he performs. Dr. Gilbert Lee is San Diego’s Top Plastic Surgeon as well as an expert Microvascular Surgeon in San Diego. Dr. Lee’s patient’s look and feel refreshed, youthful, and naturally beautiful. Patients choose Dr. Lee for his reputation, expertise and unrivaled ability. With over 23 years of experience, a medical degree from UCSD and surgical training at the birthplace of plastic surgery, Washington University, Dr. Lee are doing what he loves by helping men and women achieve their full potential. Dr. Gilbert Lee’s high level of commitment to patient satisfaction and professional education has helped him become a top plastic surgeon in San Diego and earned him a peer-voted distinction of “San Diego Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery“ for 13 consecutive years. He is also a member of numerous medical affiliations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Medical Association.

Professional Title

MD

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

31 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: University of California-Davis
  • Graduate School: University of California-San Diego, School of Medicine
  • Residency: Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis
  • Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery, Fellowship in Other

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Location

Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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