Dr. Robert B. Pollack, MD, FACS


	"Communication is the key to a lasting relationship. We understand. We listen." - Robert B. Pollack, MD, FACS

Warm, personable, and understanding, Dr. Pollack believes a critical skill in being an exceptional plastic surgeon is the ability to listen to your concerns and dreams. Because he feels he is your partner in reaching your goals, he places an emphasis on communication and building a trusting relationship.

Robert B. Pollack, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A native of New Jersey, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with honors in biochemistry and went on to medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. After completion of five years of general surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, he trained for an additional two years in plastic surgery at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is a member of many local and national medical organizations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons and San Diego Plastic Surgery Society. With his exceptional training and caring approach, Dr. Pollack is ready to turn your dreams into reality.

Education:

Born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey
College: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Graduated with High Honors in Biochemistry
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine
General Surgery Residency: University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California, 1988 - 1993
Plastic Surgery Residency: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1993-1995
Private Practice in San Diego, California since 1995

Board Examinations & Certifications:

Diplomat of the American Board of Medical Examiners
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Organizations:

Fellow: American College of Surgeons
Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member: American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member: California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member: San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
Member: San Diego Medical Society
Member: California Medical Association
Member: Nathan Womack Surgical Society
Member: John Connolly Surgical Society