John T. AlexanderJohn T. Alexander, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery San Diego, CA

John T. Alexander, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Alexus Surgery Center & Medspa, San Diego, CA 921217786.35 miles

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About John T. Alexander, MD

Dr. Alexander II continues a tradition of excellence in plastic surgery, having learned first hand the techniques and systems developed by his father to achieve consistently superb results. He stays current with the most recent advances in cosmetic plastic surgery and anti-aging medicine, broadening the scope of cosmetic treatments available to his patients. John T. Alexander II, MD is the leading provider of the QuickLift® Face Lift procedure in the San Diego, California area. John T. Alexander II, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon based in San Diego, California. He continues a tradition of excellence in plastic surgery, having learned firsthand techniques and systems developed by his father, Dr. John T. Alexander, Sr., one of Southern California's preeminent plastic surgeons. Dr. Alexander has authored chapters in surgical textbooks and published original Plastic Surgery research. He has lectured and presented his results at national and international meetings. His other interests include art, music, writing and he is an instrument-rated pilot. He and his wife, Candese, and their two children reside in San Diego, CA. In addition, he is experienced in the most recent advances in cosmetic plastic surgery, such as the QuickLift®, he is a specialist in chemical peels and laser surgery. Dr. Alexander was selected to author the chapter “Facial Resurfacing” in Plastic Surgery, the premiere textbook of the specialty. He also specializes in facial cancer reconstruction and endoscopic procedures; publishing his own research about endoscopic plastic surgery. This has allowed him to broaden the scope of facial rejuvenation treatments available to his clients to consistently achieve superior results. In 2004, Dr. Alexander enrolled in California Western School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate degree in three years, going to school part-time while maintaining a full-time surgical practice and continuing to see thousands of patients during that time. He was on the Dean’s List for four terms and received an Academic Achievement Award in six courses. Dr. Alexander’s primary goal in obtaining a law degree was to help physicians better understand the law and more easily navigate legal waters. He is a member of the California Bar and practices law part-time.

Professional Title

MD, JD, FACS

Top Procedures

  • Acne Scar Treatment: Dermabrasion
  • Arm Lift
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Cervicoplasty
  • Chemical Peels
  • Chin Surgery (Mentoplasty)
  • CoolSculpting®
  • Dermabrasion
  • Facelift
  • Kybella®
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Liposuction
  • Neck Lift
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery - General

Years of Experience

30 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University-Provo
  • Graduate School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of North Carolina Hospital; University of California

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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