Dr. Jonathan Zelken, MD

Concierge Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA

Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine

5.0 (11 reviews)

Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a plastic surgeon at the Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine in Newport Beach, California.

1617 Westcliff Drive, Suite 205, Newport Beach, CA 92660

At a glance

Board certified

Plastic Surgery

Licensed in

Languages

English

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About Dr. Zelken

He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, with a research concentration in orthopaedic surgery, after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Cornell University. He completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland in Baltimore, and a microsurgery fellowship and an AO Craniomaxillofacial fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan.

Dr. Zelken has served as Physician Advisor and Director of Reconstructive Microsurgery at Hoag Hospital's Irvine and Newport Beach campuses, starting in September 2016. The Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine was founded in 2016 as Z Plastic Surgery, and Dr. Zelken changed the practice name in 2017 to reflect a multidisciplinary and evidence-based approach to patient care. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has co-authored at least 29 research papers indexed in PubMed. NewBeauty has named him a Top Doctor, and he has also been included on the Super Doctors list and recognized in Newport Beach's "Best of the City" awards.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Education and credentials

Education

Doctor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA (2003-2008), with a research concentration in orthopaedic surgery

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Cornell University's College of Arts & Sciences (1998-2002)

Residency

Integrated plastic surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD (2008-2013), serving as chief resident there in his final year (2013-2014)

Fellowship

Microsurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan (2014-2015)

Fellowship

AO Craniomaxillofacial, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan (2014-2015)

Board certified

Is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, certified in December 2016

Membership

Professional society memberships include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, AO North America, AO CMF, the Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association, and the Chang Gung Microsurgery Fellow Network

License

California A137501 Verify with the Medical Board of California

NPI

1659548691

Location

1617 Westcliff Drive, Suite 205, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Recognition and research

Awards

Comstock Medical Scholar (2006-2008), described as a surgical-scientist honor for students

Southeastern Connecticut

Harold Williams Fellowship

Tufts School of Medicine in 2003

Received the Bringing Hope Through Healing Travel Award in 2012 and 2013.

'Top Doctor'

NewBeauty magazine, named to Super Doctors, and recognized as a Newport Beach 'Best of the City' honoree

Publications

Has co-authored at least 29 research papers indexed in PubMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine database.

Has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles in plastic and reconstructive surgery journals.

Was lead author of "Lateral Inframammary Approach for Asian Augmentation Mammaplasty", published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open in 2018.

Was lead author of "Nasolabial and forehead flap reconstruction of contiguous alar-upper lip defects", published in Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery in 2017.

Was lead author of "Silicone-Polytetrafluoroethylene Composite Implants for Asian Rhinoplasty", published in Annals of Plastic Surgery in 2017.

Was lead author of "Refinements in flap design and inset for pharyngoesophageal reconstruction with free thigh flaps", published in Microsurgery in 2017.

Was lead author of "Defining predictable patterns of craniomaxillofacial injury in the elderly: analysis of 1,047 patients", published in Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2014.

Teaching and research roles

Physician Advisor and Director of Reconstructive Microsurgery

Hoag Hospital (Irvine and Newport Beach campuses) since September 2016

Founded and serves as CEO and owner of the Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine (originally named Z Plastic Surgery) in Newport Beach, CA, since September 2016; the practice was renamed in 2017 to reflect a broader multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach incorporating wellness medicine, skin care, injectables, fillers, and lasers alongside surgery.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

"Very professional care and consult."

FMDD UserMar 2024

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

FMDD UserFeb 2024

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

FMDD UserJan 2024

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Zelken board certified?

Yes. Dr. Zelken is board certified in Plastic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Zelken train?

Dr. Zelken earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA (2003-2008), with a research concentration in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Zelken completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD (2008-2013), serving as chief resident there in his final year (2013-2014).