David A. BottgerDavid A. Bottger, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Newtown Square, PA

David A. Bottger, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

David A Bottger MD, Newtown Square, PA 190735455.66 miles

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About David A. Bottger, MD

A highly respected plastic surgeon and Philadelphia native with over 20 years of experience, Dr. David A. Bottger performs a wide range of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures for the face, breasts, and body. He serves patients from the Philadelphia area, including Newtown Square and West Chester. Dr. Bottger received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. He then attended Temple University School of Medicine. Upon earning his Doctor of Medicine, Dr. Bottger completed a general surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati as well as a plastic surgery residency and hand surgery fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he acquired extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Bottger is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only licensing committee recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties that can award certification to plastic surgeons. As a well-established cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Bottger is a member of multiple professional societies. Most notably, he is active in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the latter of which defines a select group of plastic surgeons with the highest level of aesthetic surgical training and clinical experience. Dr. Bottger also serves on the medical teams at Bryn Mawr Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital, where he is chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Lift
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Closed Rhinoplasty
  • Labiaplasty
  • Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Transconjunctival Approach
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Mini-Facelift
  • Open Rhinoplasty
  • Otoplasty
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Thigh Lift
  • Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

26 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Princeton University
  • Graduate School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
  • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Fellowship in Hand Surgery

Languages

  • English

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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