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Dr. Carl Askren, MD

Concierge Plastic Surgery physician, Fresno, CA

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associates

Dr. Askren practices plastic surgery and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, with a focus on aesthetic face and breast surgery.

1351 East Spruce Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720
At a glance
Board certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Focus
Aesthetic face and breast surgery
In practice
Since 1996
Consultation fee
$200, applied to the surgical fee if the patient proceeds with cosmetic surgery

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About Dr. Askren

Dr. Askren graduated cum laude from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He earned a Master of Science degree there, studying laser applications in ophthalmology. He attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984.

He completed a general surgery internship at Emory University and six years of surgical training at The University of California San Francisco Fresno. He then completed a plastic surgery residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham with Dr. Luis Vasconez and others. He has been in practice since 1996.

He started out repairing difficult facial deformities and doing reconstructive work on the face, breast and body. His primary focus is aesthetic face and breast surgery. He puts safety first and takes a careful approach to patient care.

He presents both surgical and non-surgical options for aesthetic concerns so patients can make informed decisions. Outside work, he enjoys drawing, mountain biking and luthierie.

Membership and fees

The practice charges a $200 consultation fee, which is applied to the surgical fee if the patient proceeds with cosmetic surgery.

The practice offers financing through Cherry Payment Plans and CareCredit.

Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.

Services

Aesthetic face surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Cosmetic surgery
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Georgia Institute of Technology (BS, Chemistry)
Graduate school
Georgia Institute of Technology (MS)
Medical school
Emory University School of Medicine, 1984
Internship
General surgery, Emory University
Residency
Surgery at UCSF Fresno, then plastic surgery at the University of Alabama in Birmingham
Board certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, California Medical Association, Fresno-Madera Medical Society, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
NPI
1134188097

Location

1351 East Spruce Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720
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Recognition and research

Publications

Has illustrated in a number of medical textbooks.

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Askren board certified?

Dr. Askren is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

How much does a consultation cost?

The practice charges a $200 consultation fee. It is applied to the surgical fee if the patient proceeds with cosmetic surgery.

Where did Dr. Askren train?

He attended Emory University School of Medicine and completed a general surgery internship at Emory University. He completed a plastic surgery residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Does the practice offer financing?

The practice offers financing through Cherry Payment Plans and CareCredit.

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