John Brian Boyd MD

About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
“We restore, rebuild, and make whole those parts that nature has given but which fortune and time have taken away, not only that it may delight the eye but that it might buoy up the spirit and enhance the psyche.” Gaspare Tagliacozzi(1545-1599)
Practice Specialization
Breast Reconstruction with DIEP, SGAP and SIEA flaps
Facial Rejuvenation
Nose Reshaping
Breast Enlargement
Additional Information
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Background & Certification
Board Certification
Royal College of Surgeons of England – 1976
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - 1981
American Board of Plastic Surgery - 2005
Professional Background
Undergraduate and Medical School - University of Liverpool , U.K.
Graduated MB ChB 1972, MD 1980
General Surgery Residency - United Liverpool Hospitals
1976 F.R.C.S. (London, England) General Surgery
Plastic Surgery Residency - University of Toronto, Canada
1981 F.R.C.S. (Canada) Plastic Surgery
Craniofacial Fellowship 6 Months 1981 Toronto
Microvascular Fellowship 1 Year 1982 Melbourne, Australia
Plastic Surgeon, Toronto General Hospital 1983-1994
Plastic Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Florida 1994-2005
Teaching Appointments
Professor of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2005-Present
Program Director, Plastic Surgery Residency, Cleveland Clinic Florida 2003-2005
Associate Professor of Surgery University of Toronto , 1983 to 1994
Director of Surgical Internship, Toronto General Hospital 1990 to 1994
Publications and Presentations
85 Publications in peer-reviewed medical journals
1 Thesis
1 Textbook
21 Textbook chapters
140 Presentations to learned societies
78 Professional courses taught/visiting professorships
(plus numerous public education presentations)
Awards & Honors
W.H. Rhodes Traveling Scholarship, 1967
H.K. Detweiler Travel Fellowship, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada , 1982
Toronto General Teaching Excellence Award. Postgraduate Surgery, 1990
Founding Program Director, Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida , 2003
Affiliations & Memberships
Hospital Affiliations
UCLA Medical Center
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Society Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Association of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Association of Academic Chairmen in Plastic Surgery
British Association of Plastic Surgeons
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
Plastic Surgery Research Council
World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
The Royal Society of Medicine
Offices Held
Chief of Plastic Surgery Harbor-UCLA Medical Center 2005-Present
Editorial Board, Annals of Plastic Surgery 2005- present
Editorial Board, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 1996- present
Chairman of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida 1994 to 2005
President Ontario Medical Association ( Canada ) Section on Plastic Surgery 1993-1994
President, GAM (Group for the Advancement of Microsurgery) Canada 1991-1993
Your Consultation
Your consultation begins with a phone call, faxor e-mail to my officewhen you will be provided details regarding the specific procedureabout which you are interested.I encourage you to research the procedures listedon this website, andbefore your consultation visit:
http://www.my-plastic-surgeon.com
Many questions about the pre and post-op careare answered there. Pleasemake a list of topics that you would like to discuss during your comprehensive consultation. My aim is to define yourgoals and expectations and to determine exactly how I can assist you in attaining them.
Staff & Facilities
Surgical Facility
All but the most minor surgery is carried out with full anesthesiology support at one of the affiliated private hospitals in the South Bay area. Emphasis is given to individual privacy.
Computer Imaging
Computer Imaging available in the office, and is particularly useful for patients considering nose reshaping
Languages Spoken
English, Staff speaks Spanish
Payment Options
Cash, Personal Cheque, Credit Card
John Brian Boyd MD
550 Deep Valley Dr, #283,
Rolling Hills Estates, CA,
UNITED STATES, 90274