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Practice Philosophy On Weight Loss Before Surgery
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Making
the decision to have cosmetic surgery is a serious one.
You must be confident that you have chosen the right surgeon-
does he have the appropriate training? Do you get along
with him on a personal level? Can he realistically achieve
your goals? Dr. Shah strives, through experience, professionalism
and amazing results to make your decision an easy one.
Dr.
Shah began his medical education at the prestigious combined
BS/MD program at the University
of Missouri - Kansas City. This program chooses the
most outstanding high school students in the country to
undergo a rigorous 6 year education in medical and surgical
skills. Dr Shah graduated at the top of his class, at
a US medical school. This is an important fact in choosing
a surgeon- an American Medical School graduate ensures
the best medical school education in the world.
Dr.
Shah then continued his training locally at the Kern Medical
Center- University of California San Diego 5 year surgical
training program, which ultimately led to his Board Certification
in surgery (http://www.facs.org).
During his time at KMC, Dr Shah performed many operations
on all body systems. From Trauma Surgery to General Surgery
to Heart Surgery, Dr. Shah has seen and done it all. His
specialty, however, was always breast cancer and breast
cancer surgery. His excellence during this time in his
career was rewarded with the prestigious Helfert award,
given only to the most outstanding surgical chief resident.
He also was prolific in writing many articles which have
been published in dozens of academic surgical journals,
started a surgical education website, and was an outstanding
teacher of fellow medical students and residents. Dr.
Shah continues his educational career by training many
residents and lecturing around the country on cosmetic
surgery and breast reconstruction.
The
pinnacle of Dr. Shah's career was his acceptance to the
Mayo
Clinic, consinstently ranked by US News and World Reports
as one of the top three hospitals in the country. His
extensive training there made him an expert in cosmetic
and reconstructive surgery, earning him the title of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgeon. It is also very important
to note the difference between a Cosmetic Surgeon, and
a surgeon who has formally undergone Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Education. Cosmetic surgery is not a recognized
specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties,
and does not involve the rigorous 2 year training program
in Plastic Surgery that educational institutions such
as the Mayo Clinic can provide.
In
addition to educating the community and future surgeons
as a clinical instructor on the topics of cosmetic, plastic
and reconstructive surgery, Dr Shah volunteers time and
services to the less fortunate. Dr Shah is a founding
member of The Promise, and organization which travels
to countries such as Africa, India, and South America
to repair cleft lips and palates and treat burn injuries.
The
philosophy of Dr Shah's practice is to truly treat each
patient as a family member, while providing them with
a world class luxurious experience and outstanding results.
To achieve this goal, Dr Shah has trained his staff extensively
to make your experience an exceptional one. Dr Shah's
office is beautifully decorated to mimic the comfort and
beauty you will feel during your cosmetic surgery experience.
Dr Shah also attends a seminar on the latest techniques
in plastic surgery almost once a month, to keep his skills
up to date and to provide his patients with the latest
and greatest in plastic surgery. He has also created one
of the most technologically advanced office and operating
room facilities in the country, to ensure your decision
making process and safety.
Trust
only the Best. Please call Dr Shah's office today.
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