Doctors I want every patient to understand the following things about me as a surgeon; first, I live by my father's rule: "A job done well cannot involve cutting corners and safety should always come first." Second, my objective is that you feel as though your care has been customized to fit you as an individual patient to meet your specific needs and expectations. It is paramount to spend the time to discuss your aesthetic goals so that you are well-informed and then together we can create your treatment plan. Lastly, the happier you are with your care, the more likely I will have the privilege, opportunity and pleasure to continue your care and that of your family and friends. Cosmetic plastic surgery offers me artistic latitude and a craft that is extremely satisfying. My ultimate reward is that huge smile on a patient's face, when they love the way they look and feel. In my spare time, I'm involved with community organizations and events. Volunteering my skills and mentoring in an effort to transform the lives of the uninsured and promote higher education is very fulfilling to me. I enjoy the outdoors, whether it is mountain climbing, snowboarding, kayaking or barbequing with friends and family. Biographical Details Gender: Male Additional Languages Spoken Italian Spanish Hospital Affiliations Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Education Medical School: University of Arizona Internship: University of California, San Francisco Residency: University of California, San Francisco Fellowship: University of Southern California Insurances Accepted Aetna Aetna PPOs Anthem Blue Cross Anthem Blue Cross PPOs Beech Street PPO Blue Shield PPOs(contact Blue Shield) Cash/Self pay CIGNA PPOs Medicare Assignment