Dr. Laurence Berkowitz, MD
Plastic Surgery physician, San Jose, CA
Illuminate Plastic SurgeryDr. Laurence Berkowitz is a plastic surgeon on the Illuminate Plastic Surgery team in Palo Alto and San Jose.
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About Dr. Berkowitz
Dr. Berkowitz is a member of the Illuminate Plastic Surgery team in Palo Alto and San Jose. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He began his career in academic medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Stanford and served as Director of the Burn Unit at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
He left academics in 1982 to open his private practice. His work includes rhinoplasty, especially revision rhinoplasty, and he has a long history of using fat grafting in facial rejuvenation. He has taught surgical techniques around the world and helped mentor the next generation of plastic surgeons.
He has educated surgeons around the world on precision techniques, rapid recovery protocols and ultrasonic rhinoplasty.
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Is Dr. Berkowitz board certified?
Dr. Berkowitz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
What does Dr. Berkowitz focus on?
His work includes rhinoplasty, especially revision rhinoplasty. He also has a long history of using fat grafting in facial rejuvenation.
Where is Dr. Berkowitz's office?
Dr. Berkowitz is a member of the Illuminate Plastic Surgery team in Palo Alto and San Jose.
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