A trusted physician in the San Francisco Bay area, Dr. Papalian has the distinction of world-class training at the prestigious Stanford University and two decades of experience. His career, a triangulation of aesthetic excellence, professional mastery and leadership, culminates in a reputation for the artistic outcome with uncompromising attention to patient safety. Dr. Papalian was voted by fellow physicians in a San Francisco Magazine survey as one of the few Plastic Surgeons they would most often ask to treat their own families. Dr Papalian has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Sequoia Hospital, where his peers have twice elected him President of the Professional Staff and he currently serves as Chief-of-Staff.

Dr. Papalian’s experience and practice involves comprehensive Plastic Surgery care, in a professional and private setting at The Plastic Surgery Center on Woodside. He is an expert in both cosmetic breast augmentation as well as breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Dr. Papalian performs the latest techniques for augmentation including the hidden scar, endoscopic transaxillary breast augmentation procedure.

Dr. Papalian encourages you to review his website for information about his practice and services offered. A consultation with Dr. Papalian provides all the information you need to make an informed decision about your procedure.

In keeping with Dr. Papalian’s privacy policy, he does not post photographs on the Internet. During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to view pre and post photographs of his patients who have graciously given permission to allow their photos to be used for educational purposes in the privacy of the consultation room.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

Board Certified
The American Board of Plastic Surgery
Lifetime Certification
1992

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

B.S.
Tufts University
Major:Chemistry
Magna Cum Laude
1979

Medical:

Doctor of Medicine
S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical
Alpha Omega Alpha - Medical Honor Society
1983

Residency:

General Surgery - Stanford University 1983-1986
Plastic Surgery - Stanford University 1986-1988
Chief Resident Plastic Surgery - Stanford University 1988-89

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Board of Plastic Surgery
California Medical Association
San Mateo County Medical Association