Shahin Fazilat, MD
ASPS
Fazilat Institute of Plastic Surgery
515 South Drive Suite 25 Mountain View CA 94040
CERTIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS
Dr. Fazilat enjoys all areas of Plastic Surgery. The focus of his practice is face, breast, and body plastic surgery, with special emphasis on post massive weight loss procedures and "mommy makeovers." Dr. Fazilat performs many of the latest breast surgeries including breast reduction with vertical (lollipop) short scar, and breast lift with minimal incision technique. He sees each patient personally and approaches each patient individually. Surgeries are customized based on the individual's needs, physique, desires, and medical necessity. Dr. Fazilat has operating privileges at Stanford University Hospital, Lucile SLater Packard Children's Hospital, El Camino Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Sequoia Hospital and a number of bay area surgery centers. Dr. Fazilat prides himself on being an approachable surgeon with whom his patients can feel comfortable asking all of their questions before making the difficult decision to have surgery. He also performs all in office procedures himself as he feels his patients deserve to have a trained physician working with them at all times. You will find his office staff welcoming and willing to go the extra mile to ensure a comfortable and confidential visit.
Certifications & Professional Recognition Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Academic Background
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Maryland at College Park, College Park, MD, 1995.
Medical: Doctor of Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C., 1999.
Residency: General Surgery Residency, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., 1999-2002. Plastic Surgery Residency, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY, 2003-2005. Microsurgery/Hand Fellowship, Stanford University Medical Center, Division of Plastic Surgery, Stanford, CA, 2005-2006.
Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Candidate) American College of Surgeons (Candidate) American Medical Association (Candidate)