Dr. Whitney Burrell, MD

About Dr. Burrell

Dr. Burrell earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College after an undergraduate degree at Princeton. She trained in general surgery at New York-Methodist Hospital. She then spent three years in plastic surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Her fellowship in microsurgery lasted one year and took place at the Keck Medical Center of USC. She then joined the practice South Bay Plastic Surgeons in Torrance. She focuses on breast reconstruction and body contouring.

Her listed clinical interests also include the internal bra method, explant surgery with fat transfer or lift, breast encapsulation surgery, lower face contouring, and deep plane facelift. Her co-authored papers cover body contouring and bariatric surgery. They also cover gene therapy and diabetic wound healing.

She believes a team-oriented relationship with patients matters for good results. She takes time to learn each patient's goals before planning treatment. Outside work she is a cyclist and runner.