Bakersfield, CA, May 20, 2008—Bakersfield Life magazine has announced the results of their annual Bakersfield Californian’s Best of Kern County poll, and for the third year in a row, Dr. Darshan Shah, of Beautologie Medical Group, has been chosen as the Best Plastic Surgeon in Bakersfield and the surrounding comunities. Winners in
the poll—which this year recorded the largest number of votes in its 15-year history—are selected by the people of Kern County via online and mail-in ballots; this, for Shah, makes the designation that much more of an honor.
“Receiving this award is so flattering because the winners are not chosen by academia, but rather by the people in the community who are my patients…the patients who I have helped and friends of those patients who have been pleased with their results,” beams Shah. “I am thrilled with the recognition, but what really matters to me on a daily basis is that I am helping people feel better about themselves and, for many, starting them on a journey toward a happier and healthier life.”
While diligent work and gaining greater respect within his community may be enough for Shah, broader exposure is finding him. The Best of Kern County award follows directly on the heels of an NBC Today show appearance in which Shah was tapped to discuss “mommy makeovers” and tools for explaining plastic surgery to children.
And the Today show appearance doesn’t stand alone. In fact, it joins a growing number of media profiles and participations including radio commentaries, magazine and newspaper write-ups, and educational appearances on programs such as Dr. Phil Show, Cutting Edge MDs 3, Extreme Makeover, and The Wellness Hour.
So what are the reasons for Shah’s appeal?
Surgical talent is important: He boasts specialized training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic, is currently ranked one of the top ten breast augmentation surgeons in California, and has received University of California's celebrated Helfert Award. Experience is also a foundation: Shah has completed over 8,000 cosmetic procedures and is known as a national expert in breast and body work. However, one can’t underestimate the effect of his warm, reassuring, and sincere nature on patients who are making the potentially nerve wracking decision to undergo cosmetic surgery.
Former patient Tarah, who underwent both liposuction and a breast augmentation, praises her doctor: “Dr. Shah really has an amazing gift of making people feel relaxed and confident in his abilities. He’s not only talented as a surgeon; he’s also a really great person.”
Melissa, on whom Shah performed post-gastric bypass liposuction and a tummy tuck, concurs: “The sound of Dr. Shah’s voice was so calming. If I was scared, his tone calmed me…As soon as he left the (consultation) room, my husband told me, ‘This is who we are having do your surgery’…I knew I was in good hands.”
To read more about Bakersfield Life’s annual Bakersfield Californian’s Best of Kern County award, visit www.bakersfieldlife.com.
To view Dr. Darshan Shah’s Today show and other media appearances, visit http://www.drshah.com/inthemedia.html.
To speak to Dr. Shah or a member of his team, or to schedule a free consultation to discuss whether cosmetic surgery is a viable option for you, call (661) 577-4179 or visit www.drshah.com for a preliminary virtual consultation.
Dr. Darshan Shah, MD, FACS, is one of the industry’s most widely respected plastic and reconstructive surgeons. With offices in Bakersfield and Beverly Hills, California, he specializes in breast and body procedures including tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentation, and breast lifts. Dr. Shah’s credentials include Board Certification by the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and specialized training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. |
