About Mark E. Gold, MD
Mark E. Gold, MD, FACS started his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery practice upon completing over ten years of medical and surgical training. He earned his Biology degree from the University of California, San Diego, and went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine. His three years of general surgery residency training were completed at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He then went on to receive his Plastic Surgery specialty training at the prestigious Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Gold has also attended microsurgery fellowships at the University of California, Irvine and at Eastern Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Gold's desire to become a skilled surgeon was sparked at a young age. He is truly committed to contributing to society. In the past, he has been noted for his participation in the Interplast Travels to Peru, a voluntary medical trip to help the needy. He also spends many hours providing crucial plastic surgery care to the needy of Southern California. He helps teach and mentor UCSD medical students as a volunteer clinical faculty in the division of Plastic Surgery at UCSD. Dr. Gold performs all types of plastic surgery including facial, nasal and eyelid surgery; breast enhancement, reduction and augmentation; liposuction and body contouring. He has received Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has published numerous medical articles and presented at various medical gatherings throughout the country. Dr. Gold is Past Chief of the Department of Surgery and Past Chair of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Palomar Medical Center. Dr. Gold has also served as President of the San Diego County Plastic Surgery Society. A native of Southern California, Dr. Gold currently resides in San Diego's North County with his wife and three daughters.
