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Howard Sutkin

General Surgery

Dr. Howard S. Sutkin M.D., F.A.C.S., San Jose, CA 951167940.56 miles

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About Howard Sutkin

Dr. Howard S. Sutkin performs plastic surgery treatments to enhance the appearance of the face, breasts, body, and skin. He teaches medical students and surgical residents, in plastic surgery, at the Stanford University Plastic Surgery Training Programs. As an educator and practitioner, he is renowned for his friendly, compassionate manner and the exceptional quality of the results that he is able to provide. His education and training at the University of Chicago, Stanford University, and other prestigious institutions prepared Dr. Sutkin to provide outstanding care from the moment he first opened his practice in Los Gatos, California. Now with over twenty years of experience as a San Jose and Bay Area plastic surgeon, he has become one of the leaders in his field.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Facelift
  • Hair Transplant
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Rhinoplasty

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

31 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: State University of New York
  • Graduate School: Pritzker School of Medicine
  • Residency: Stanford University Hospital
  • Fellowship in Other

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
  • English

Social

Offerings & Procedures Performed by Howard Sutkin

  • Face

  • Forehead

  • Breasts

  • Chest

Face Procedures addressed by Howard Sutkin

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Location

Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • The Phi Beta Kappa and Biochemistry Excellence Awards

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