Vincent D. Lepore MD
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
While you might expect plastic surgeons in San Jose to be reserved, clinical, and hurried, Dr. Lepore is quite the opposite. He appreciates the human connection of his profession as much as the medical side. At their initial consultation, people are often pleasantly surprised by his genuine and down-to-earth personality. He admires and values the innovative atmosphere of Silicon Valley, and he enjoys the warmth of its people, so much so, that he chose to live and raise his family in the area.
Dr. Lepore has a dedicated staff, with most of them working for him for over a decade. From the front office to the operating room, his team will support you with experience, knowledge, and authentic kindness. They go above and beyond an everyday job description to show each patient he or she is valued on the inside and out.
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Practice Specialization
Dr. Lepore enjoys performing a wide variety of procedures. He treats the whole person, from head to toe, with across-the-board skill and experience. One of the leading plastic surgeons in San Jose and Los Gatos, CA , Dr. Lepore likes a challenge and relishes the diversity of procedures and patients encountered by a reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon. San Jose residents are interested in an array of procedures such as face lifts , breast augmentation , and liposuction . Dr. Lepore performs them all and more with skill and dedication.
Background & Certification
Board Certification
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Background
EDUCATION:
Residency: Stanford University Department of Plastic Surgery
Stanford, CA, 1982 to 1987
Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery - 1986-1987
Fellowship: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery
Hanover, New Hampshire, 1985 to 1986
Internship: Stanford University Department of General Surgery
Stanford, CA, 1981 to 1982
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH, 1977 to 1981
Elected Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Received Honors in Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology, Biochemistry, & Microbiology
College: Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, 1973 to 1977
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Biology Major
Rufus Choate Scholar
POST-DOCTORATE COURSES:
Smartlipo MPX Laser Lipolysis System - Cynosure - San Jose, CA, 2009
Mentor Memory Gel Breast Implant Device Access Education Course, 2008
Allergan Physician Certification Program for Access to INAMED Silicone-filled Breast Implants, 2008
Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty - Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation - San Francisco, CA, 1997
Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Laser - Coherent - La Jolla, CA, 1996
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - HeartShare Training Services - San Jose, CA, 2011
Teaching Appointments
Clinical Faculty Appointment: Stanford University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1987 to 2009
Director of Replantation & Microvascular Surgery Center: San Jose Medical Center 1987 to 2005
Publications and Presentations
RESEARCH:
Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
Nerve Regeneration in Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields. 1985 to 1987
PUBLICATIONS:
Pearl RM, Lepore V, Hentz VR, Saring A “An Approach to Mandibular
Reconstruction” Annals of Plastic Surgery 1988: 21:5: 401-17
PRESENTATIONS:
Advances in Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Good Samaritan Hospital,
San Jose, California. (Medical Staff Continuing Medical Education) October, 2011
Advances in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
KMVT-Television (Northern California) January, 2011
Musculocutaneous Leg Island Flap for Repair of Complex Pressure Ulcers
37th annual meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Tucson, Arizona 1987
Awards & Honors
Named Outstanding Physician Specialist in Plastic Surgery by Bay Area Checkbook, Vol. 6, No.3.
Affiliations & Memberships
Society Memberships
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
California Medical Association
Santa Clara County Medical Society
Offices Held
Founding Board Member of the Community Breast Health Project (now Breast Cancer Connections)
Former Board Member of Interplast (now ReSurge International), which provides free reconstructive surgeries for poor and underserved areas
Your Consultation
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Staff & Facilities
Skin Care Products
While plastic surgery in San Jose and Palo Alto can help you make a dramatic change to improve your appearance, it isn't right for everyone. With skin care in San Jose, Dr. Vincent Lepore offers many effective, non-surgical options. Whether your concerns are wrinkles, age spots, scars, or other blemishes, Dr. Lepore has a non-surgical solution for you. He even performs ZERONA™ body contouring procedures, using non-invasive laser energy to slim your figure – without anesthesia or incisions. Click HERE for more information .
Payment Options
Dr. Vincent Lepore requires patients to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to schedule surgery. This deposit is deducted from the total amount due and will be held in the event that your surgery needs to be rescheduled. The balance must be paid in full or financing arranged no less than two weeks prior to surgery. Two weeks notice is required to reschedule your surgery or the deposit will be forfeited. Also, the deposit is forfeited if you cancel surgery.
Dr. Lepore works with several financing companies to help you pay for your procedure. You can explore the links below to learn more about financing for your plastic surgery procedure or you can request a free cosmetic consultation?COUPONID=934&OriginalReferer=http://www.vincentleporemd.com/&OriginalPage=/resources/financing.cfm&OriginalSite=www.vincentleporemd.com&utmsource=null&campaignname=null&utmterm=null&utmmedium=null&utmcontent=null online or call the office in (408) 356-4241.
United Medical Credit
We are pleased to provide patient financing for all of our cosmetic surgery procedures through United Medical Credit. You can get more information on their website . United Medical Credit offers affordable monthly payments, competitive interest rates, multiple financing plans to choose from and more. To apply, click here.
MedChoice™ Financial
MedChoice provides credit for cosmetic procedures. Their card is backed by highly trained and helpful customer service staff, easy application, and convenient monthly payments. To apply, click hereplatinum.php?companyid=136229 .
CareCredit®
The CareCredit card is used like a regular credit card, but is specifically intended for your health and beauty needs. CareCredit offers convenient payment plans and no hidden costs. To apply, click here?light=1&encm=BWQAOVY0BmMAPARgATQNZVRmXz8GYwcxAGcBM1E%2BBjQ%3D .
MedicalFinancing.com™
MedicalFinancing.com provides affordable plastic surgery financing options, with a commitment to personalized customer service that helps our patients feel secure. To apply, click hereform.aspx?aid=&pid=807 .
Vincent D. Lepore MD
2581 Samaritan Drive, Suite 102,
San Jose, CA, 95124, US