Having embarked on your quest for the most talented and qualified facial plastic surgeon, you will discover that Dr. Kaplan's skill and experience put him head and shoulders above the rest. His qualifications speak volumes.

In addition to his busy private practice, Dr. Harold J. Kaplan is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at UCLA, where he has taught facial plastic surgery to resident physicians for over 20 years. Dr. Kaplan has performed thousands of surgical and non-surgical procedures of the face and neck exclusively.

PROCEDURES

Dr. Kaplan, a refreshingly candid and reputable Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, has specialized in Facial Plastic Surgery, for over 25 years. His office provides a AAAHC certified outpatient surgical suite where he performs cosmetic surgery procedures in a private and patient-friendly environment. His specially trained operating room staff provides the highest standard of expertise and quality care. The entire staff is very personable and eager to assist in meeting your needs.

Procedures performed by Dr. Kaplan include:

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Harold J. Kaplan M.D.-The Doctor for Faces
CURRICULUM VITAE

CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

LICENSURE
California Physicians & Surgeons License, 1972-Present

TRAINING
Chief Resident - Head and Neck Surgery/ Facial Plastic Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1975-1976
Head and Neck Surgery/ Facial Plastic Surgery Residency
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1973-1975
General Surgery Residency
Wadsworth V.A. Hospital, 1972-1973
Internship
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1971-1972

CURRICULUM VITAE
Loyola University - Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
1967-1971 Doctor of Medicine - 1971
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
1964-1967 BA-1968

MILITARY
USAF Regional Hospital, March Air Force Base - 1976-1978

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, UCLA-Harbor General Hospital
Clinical Associate Professor, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Department of Surgery
Clinical Teacher of the Year, 1990-1991

PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
President/ Chairman of the Board - South Bay Independent Physicians, 1996-1999
President - Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA), Southwest District, 1986
Chief of Surgery - Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 1985-1987

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Head and Neck Surgery
American College of Surgeons

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Published (15) professional journal articles and contributed (4) chapters to medical books.
Presented research and/or taught courses to professional peers at (18) national surgical meetings.

Contact
ADDRESS: 3640 Lomita Blvd., Suite 106, Torrance, CA 90505
PHONE: 310-378-3444
FAX: 310-378-3760
DrKaplan@haroldjkaplanmd.com
Office Manager: Marjorie Kaplan
Cosmetic Surgery Counselor: Sandra Sword Poag

Billing
Cosmetic Surgery procedures are generally excluded as a benefit of your health insurance. Dr. Kaplan accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover.

Financing
Financing can be arranged through a Cosmetic Fee Plan. *On approved credit, call for details.

Can also be arranged through Care Credit.

Disclaimer
The advice offered in this website is general and not specific to any inquiring patient. Specific advice for particular concerns requires a true physical examination and face-to-face contact. To that end, I invite all patients to call my office at (310) 378-3444 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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