Thomas E. KaniffThomas E. Kaniff, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sacramento, CA

Thomas E. Kaniff, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Kaniff Cosmetic Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 958257888.16 miles

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About Thomas E. Kaniff, M.D.

Dr. Kaniff is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director at Kaniff Cosmetic Medical Center located in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kaniff is a graduate of the prestigious Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, where he also completed his residency. His internship was served at LA County-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles. Dr. Kaniff’s training also includes a Fellowship at the world renowned McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic. Founder of the Sacramento Cosmetic Surgery Speaker’s Bureau, Dr. Kaniff is a frequently requested speaker at various statewide conferences and for numerous associations and community organizations. His volunteer work with WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment), where he is a key figure in the development of a pro bono plastic surgery program for battered women on the mend, has received accolades from both peers and media nationwide. In addition to heading up a busy medical practice and surgery center, Dr. Kaniff and his wife enjoy spending time with their children skiing, playing golf and traveling.

Professional Title

M.D., F.A.C.S

Top Procedures

  • Blepharoplasty
  • Botox
  • Brow Lift
  • Cervicoplasty
  • Chin Augmentation
  • CoolSculpting®
  • Dermal Fillers & Injectables
  • Facelift
  • HydraFacial®
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • Kybella®
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Latisse®
  • Lip Augmentation and Injections
  • Liposuction
  • Mini-Facelift
  • Neck Lift
  • Otoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology

Years of Experience

35 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Loyola University Chicago
  • Graduate School: Stritch School of Medicine
  • Residency: Loyola University Medical Center

Languages

  • English

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