George H. Sanders MD
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
We offer expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and are delighted to furnish you with the information you desire. Should surgery be appropriate, please know that we are committed to providing the very finest results available with the highest of safety standards.
Many plastic surgery offices offer luxurious surroundings and state-of-the-art operating rooms. We combine this with an uncompromising pursuit of surgical excellence and a marvelous staff attentive to your needs.
Practice Specialization
My practice focus is Cosmetic Surgery and I perform all of the listed procedures with excellence.
- Breast Augmentation, Uplift, Reduction
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelid Lift, Forehead Lift, Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Otoplasty, Lip Lift, Facial Implants
- Body Lifts including Tummy Tucks, Thigh Lifts, Arm Lifts
- Liposuction and Fat Injection
- Injectables
- Facial lesion removal
- Gynecomastia Correction
Background & Certification
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery 1986
American Board of Surgery 1985
Professional Background
Rice University, BA, 1974, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Magna Cum Laude
Harvard Medical School, MD, 1978
General Surgery Residency, 1978-1983, UCLA, Surgical Resident of the Year, 1979-1980 and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Leo Rigler Award for Surgical Excellence, 1982-1983
Plastic Surgery Residency, UCLA, 1983-1985
Continuing Medical Education Credits: Current
Length of time in practice: Since 1985
Teaching Appointments
Instructor in Surgery, Northridge Hospital Family Practice Residency Program
Publications and Presentations
-Has authored multiple papers on plastic surgery
- Has presented papers at national and international meetings
- Has appeared on CNN, Fox and other network TV programs as an invited expert on plastic surgery
Awards & Honors
- Phi Beta Kappa, Rice University
- Phi Lambda Upsilon, Rice University
- Magna Cum Laude, Rice University
- Aesculapian Club, Harvard Medical School
- Surgical Resident of the year, UCLA, 1981-1982
- Leo Rigler Award for Surgical Excellence, Cedars-Sinai, 1982-1983
- Eagle Scout
- Named annually as one of “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” by the Consumer Research Council
- Certificate for Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Affiliations & Memberships
Hospital Affiliations
Encino-Tarzana Medical Center
Society Memberships
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Los Angeles County Medical Association
- UCLA Plastic Surgical Society
Offices Held
- Co-Director of The Laser Institute at the Medical Center of North Hollywood
- Chairman, Department of Surgery, Medical Center of North Hollywood
- Case Consultant, Medical Board of California
Your Consultation
Consultation Fee: None if you mention that you were referred by the ASAPS
Staff & Facilities
Surgical Facility
Encino Surgicenter
Skin Care Products
Obagi, Jan Marini
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish by Office Personnel
Payment Options
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, CareCredit
Financing Information Available
George H. Sanders MD
16633 Ventura Blvd., Suite 110,
Encino, CA, 91436, US