Juris Bunkis, MD ASPS, ASAPS, FACS Orange County Plastic Surgery 30212 Thomas Suite 275 Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 FREE CONSULTATION AVAILABLE Print this consultation form. (opens in a new window) Click for Phone Number Email the Doctor Visit Doctor's Website (opens in new window) Map of Office Location (opens Google Maps in new window)
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Dr. Juris Bunkis has made a name for himself as an innovative plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic surgery, with a successful practice that has thrived for more than 25 years. As medical director of Orange County Plastic Surgery (OCPS), Dr. Bunkis has a 5-Star practice in South Orange County. Dr. Bunkis stays busy through referrals from satisfied patients from around the globe, who frequently cite his caring, attentive approach and expert surgical skills.
Dr. Bunkis’ philosophy is based upon the concept that a successful result from cosmetic surgery stems from a successful partnership between the patient and the surgeon. Such a partnership is based on professionalism, trust, education, and understanding. “I make it a priority to really listen to the patient’s concerns — our goal is to help our patients achieve their aesthetic surgery goals and as a result, feel better about themselves,” says Dr. Bunkis.
OCPS is a state-of-the-art plastic surgery center offering a comfortable environment and the very latest advances in cosmetic surgery. OCPS specializes in the newest techniques for face and forehead lifts, including the mid-face and short scar face lifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty (nasal surgery), liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), post weight loss body sculpting (body lifts), breast reduction / uplift through the short scar techniques, and augmentation mammoplasty (breast enlargement). Other treatments include Botox ® and the latest filler injections, laser skin resurfacing and laser hair removal. Dr. Bunkis is also one of only a handful of plastic surgeons to perform pectoral, buttocks and calf implant surgery.
If your goal is to look younger, OCPS can help. Bringing together the very special talents and surgical expertise of its professional staff, OCPS offers an array of exclusive anti-aging treatments to help you recapture that youthful glow. Services include facial rejuvenation utilizing the latest lasers, mid-face and endoscopic forehead lifting techniques, as well as eye lid and nasal surgery. Best of all, the center’s computer imaging system will give you a sneak preview of the expected outcome so you can make an informed decision about your surgical procedure. OCPS has a state-of-the-art laser suite under the direction of Tracey Prescott, R.N., and Stacy Vermill, PA, featuring a variety of lasers especially adapted to treat fine lines and wrinkles, spider veins, Rosacea and other pigmented lesions of the face and body.
In addition, Orange County Plastic Surgery offers a full line of skin care under the direction of Anne Floerchinger and Janet St. Pierre, including custom-designed skin care, Silk Peels ®, Vi Peels, ®, European facials and specialized skin care treatments.
Dr. Bunkis has an impressive academic background, having served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine. Upon graduating from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1974, Dr. Bunkis completed a general surgery residency at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Columbia University in New York and the Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard University in Boston. This was followed by board certification in general surgery. He subsequently returned to Harvard University to complete a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery. In 1981, he joined the plastic surgery faculty at the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine and was subsequently appointed Chief of Plastic Surgery at the San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Bunkis is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Bunkis is a member of the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Surgeons from around the world are frequently seen visiting Dr. Bunkis at Orange County Plastic Surgery.
Are you ready to make some positive improvements to your appearance? Dr. Bunkis and his expert staff can sit down and review your goals and options, and ensure that your aesthetic surgery dreams become a reality.
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Distinctions and qualifications:
• Harvard trained
• 30 years experience
• One of Orange County’s premiere facial and body rejuvenation centers
• Minimally-invasive and “quick-fix” anti-aging treatments
• Complete aesthetician services
• Convenient central Orange County location
Location
Juris Bunkis, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Orange County Plastic Surgery
30212 Tomas, Suite 275
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone: (949) 888-9700
Fax: (949) 888-9724
e-mail: bunkis@ocps.com
Website www.ocps.com

Certifications & Professional Recognition

General Surgery 1980
Plastic Surgery 1982

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Pre Med 1970

Medical:

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Medical Doctor 1974

Residency:

1974-75 Surgical Intern
Columbia University
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Cooperstown, NY

1975-76 Junior Resident General Surgery
Columbia University
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Cooperstown, NY

1976-77 Junior Resident General Surgery
Harvard University
Beth Israel Hospital
Mass. General Hospital &
Shriner's Burn Institute,
Boston, MA

1977-78 Senior Resident General Surgery
Columbia University
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Cooperstown, NY

1978-79 Chief Resident General Surgery
Columbia University
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Cooperstown, NY

1979-81 Senior & Chief Resident Plastic Surgery
Harvard University
Peter Bent Brigham & Children's Hospitals
Boston, MA

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

1974-75 Ontario Medical Association
1979-89 American Medial Association
1981-86 Massachusetts Medical Society
1982-91 Howard C. Naffziger Surgical Society
1982-88 American Burn Association
1982-95 American Association for Hand Surgery
1983-88 San Francisco Medical Society
1983-99 California Medical Society
1984-99 Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association
1984-present California Society of Plastic Surgeons
1984-present American Society of Plastic Surgeons
1985-present Plastic Surgery Research Council

1987-present American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
1988-99 Pan Pacific Surgical Association
1989-1993American Latvian Physicians Association
1989-1999 Lipoplasty Society of North America
1992-present International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
1993-present Latvian Medical and Dental Association
2004-present Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery

Academic Affiliations

1979-81
Harvard University
Clinical Instructor in Surgery

1981-83
University of California, San Francisco
Assistant Professor in Surgery
Division of Plastic Surgery

1983-85
University of California, San Francisco
Assistant Clinical Professor in Surgery
Division of Plastic Surgery