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Top Doctors 2018: Plastic Surgery
Part of our 18th annual list of the region's best physicians
By Edited by Virginia Smyth March 1, 2018
This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Seattle Magazine.
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe.
14 Years Kevin M. Beshlian, M.D., breast reconstruction, microsurgery; The Polyclinic, Plastic Surgery, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1600, Seattle, 206.860.4680; Swedish Medical Center–Ballard; University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1982
13 Years Daniel L. Downey, M.D., facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, facial rejuvenation, Botox therapy; Downey Plastic Surgery, 1536 N 115th St., Suite 105, Seattle, 206.368.1160; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–Edmonds; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1983
Richard A. Hopper, M.D., craniofacial surgery/reconstruction, cleft palate/lip, facial deformities/reconstruction; Seattle Children’s Craniofacial Center, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2208; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine, Canada, 1993
12 Years Frank Isik, M.D., breast reconstruction and augmentation, cosmetic surgery for face and body, liposuction and body contouring; The Polyclinic, Plastic Surgery, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1600, Seattle, 206.860.4566; Swedish Medical Center–Ballard; Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1985
Otway Louie, M.D., reconstructive microvascular surgery, cancer and head/neck reconstruction, cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery; Center for Reconstructive Surgery at University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.1217; University of Washington Medical Center; Tufts University School of Medicine, 1997
George G. Min, M.D., cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, breast reconstruction and augmentation, liposuction and facial rejuvenation; Newvue Plastic Surgery, 10047 Main St., Suite 103, Bellevue, 425.463.9883; EvergreenHealth, Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 2001
Hakim K. Said, M.D., reconstructive plastic and microvascular surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, cancer reconstruction; Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic at Northwest Hospital, 1560 N 115th St., Suite 206, Seattle, 206.668.6746; University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center; University of Michigan Medical School, 1998
James D. Schlenker Jr., M.D., reconstructive plastic surgery, hand surgery, microvascular surgery; Virginia Mason, Plastic Surgery, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6831; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, 1999
Nicholas B. Vedder, M.D., hand surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive microvascular surgery; Burn and Plastic Surgery Clinics at Harborview, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.520.5000; Harborview Medical Center, Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1981
13 Years Drew Welk, M.D., breast cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, liposuction and body contouring; The Polyclinic, Plastic Surgery, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1600, Seattle, 206.860.2317; Swedish Medical Center–Ballard; University of Michigan Medical School, 1981
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