Meet The Doctor

During her chiropractic education, Dr. Jeanett Tapia’s outlook on her career changed when she visited a chiropractor for her own back pain who successfully treated her with a technique that didn’t involve any cracking, popping, or twisting. This technique, known as NUCCA, uses a specialized form of X-rays of the neck followed by treatment to help the brain and nervous system communicate effectivel...

Thanks to exceptional results and a unique style of patient care, people from all over the US and Canada travel to Dr. Shahram Salemy in Seattle for aesthetic surgery. Since founding his private practice in Seattle in 2009, the patient experience has been top priority, starting with finding the right staff, from the nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs, to the front office. Along with the...

Patient-centered, innovative, and driven by simplicity, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan is always finding new and interesting ways to make it easy for patients to achieve their aesthetic goals. Before he accepted the opportunity to move to his beautiful Pacific Heights office with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Dr. Kaplan built a successful practice in Louisiana. In San Francisco, he’s known for delivering...

Whether it’s by eliminating excess skin for massive weight loss patients or redefining muscles for those who want a more athletic look, Dr. Garrett Wegerif loves witnessing how his work impacts his patients’ confidence. Dr. Wegerif and the team at Pure Plastic Surgery are known throughout South Florida for their focus on patient safety, using ultrasound-guided imaging systems during procedures suc...

For any aesthetic concern above the collarbones, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Tyler McElwee is ready to tackle it. While training at LSU, Dr. McElwee treated many patients who were unable to receive care elsewhere, including severe cases of facial deformities and cancers by the time they reached him. He realized his passion for restoring people’s confidence through facial plastic surgery during this...

With passion and expertise in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Ali Totonchi believes the two go hand in hand, as results have to both look great and function great, not one or the other. While working with children with facial deformities who are too young to understand their situation now, Dr. Totonchi advocates for them by imagining himself meeting them face-to-face 20 years into th...

As the only plastic surgeon on a team of bariatric and general surgeons, Dr. Ashley Modica helps patients complete their weight loss journeys through body contouring procedures. Many of her patients share their excitement over new milestones, such as getting tan lines because they went out in a bikini confidently for the first time. Dr. Modica views body contouring treatment plans for massive weig...

Women all over South Florida know Dr. Mark Scheinberg for his exceptional results that leave them feeling confident and comfortable again after childbirth or aging changes. Although has delivered over 8,000 babies in his career, over time, though, his focus has transitioned into cosmetic gynecology and he has since been teaching plastic surgeons, obstetricians, and gynecologists all over the world...

As one of just two dermatologists serving Native Americans in the United States, each month Dr. Anna Chacon travels from her successful dermatology practice in Coral Gables, Florida, to help indigenous tribes in rural, underserved areas of all 50 states get the care they need. No matter where she is in the world, from the tip of Florida to the Arctic Circle, Dr. Chacon makes herself accessible to...

Dr. Sergio Gaitan’s loyal patients rave that his approach to Botox and filler is an art form. To Dr. Gaitan, it’s not about the product, but rather the reflection of light. For example, he often focuses on the top of the face with Botox as he notices it makes the lower part of the face glow. Dr. Gaitan’s goal is to help patients look as young as they feel. Just by looking at the skin, he’s often a...

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Afrooz loves helping patients through face and neck lift surgery because of the confidence and energy he’s able to restore for people who want their outer appearance to match their inner vitality. The night before every procedure he delivers, from rhinoplasty to facelift, Dr. Afrooz spends time studying patients’ photos and developing a plan. Along with a good plan, he’s a...

For decades, Dr. Janet Allenby had already been the go-to cosmetic dermatologist for facial aesthetics in South Florida. When she realized she wanted to help more people love not only their face at every age and stage, but also their body, she founded BodySquad, a destination for non-surgical body contouring. Always watching the future, Dr. Allenby keeps an eye on current research in aesthetics. S...

Dr. Alex Earle is the founder of Pure Plastic Surgery, known throughout South Florida for the “South Beach Butt Lift,” which is similar to a BBL but with minimal incisions and more natural results. As an early pioneer of the ultrasound-guided Brazilian Butt Lift and many other safety measures, Dr. Earle and his team are recognized leaders in patient safety. At Pure Plastic Surgery, Dr. Earle works...

Because she loves what she does so much, Dr. Deborah Ekstrom expects to live to be 140 with no reason to quit working. As an aesthetic surgeon, she uses her artistic eye to deliver exceptional results in a wide range of cosmetic procedures, from breast surgery and body contouring to a unique approach to facial rejuvenation using liposuction and fillers. Combining her passion for finance, art, bein...

Dr. Joshua Rub’s personable, genuine personality makes going to the dentist peaceful and enjoyable for his patients, and his approach to dentistry is thorough and comprehensive. Currently dividing his time between Midtown Manhattan Dental Arts and a Medicaid clinic in the Bronx, Dr. Rub serves a wide variety of patients including those needing complex dental procedures. During his training, Dr. Ru...

Although Dr. James Marotta is known best for deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty, neck lift & lipo, and eyelid surgery, his growing practice includes a team who can deliver the full range of cosmetic procedures, a medical spa, and a hair restoration clinic all in one. Dr. Marotta relies on his nearly two decades of experience to take on complex facial rejuvenation procedures, such as deep plane f...

Women and men from all over the South and across the country seek cosmetic surgeon Dr. James Koehler for the aesthetic results he delivers and the stellar experience he and his team are known for. After ten years caring for patients in Tulsa, Dr. Koehler had the opportunity in 2014 to take over the practice of a respected plastic surgeon in Fairhope, Alabama. Happy to return to his home state afte...

With a passion for helping women feel comfortable and confident in their bodies, Dr. Katerina Gallus is known throughout Southern California for her beautiful breast surgery results and her ability to deliver comfortable, pleasant experiences for all patients. Determined to help women of all ages, stages, and preferences feel happy with their breasts, Dr. Gallus offers the full range of breast pro...

For plastic surgeon Shannon O’Brien, every day in the OR is a little different as she helps her patients with a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, from face and neck to breast and body. Dedicated to helping patients feel comfortable enough to open up about their goals and concerns, Dr. O’Brien takes as much time as needed during her consultations and never wants anyone to feel...

Dr. Zegzula fell in love with plastic surgery the moment he realized how he could help people and change their lives in a meaningful way. Over the years, he has become well known around Portland for his breast reduction, breast reconstruction, and mommy makeover results. Known primarily as a breast reconstruction specialist and a breast and body aesthetic surgeon, Dr. Zegzula loves building long-t...

Witnessing how plastic surgeons help anyone from children with cleft lips to end-of-life patients with pressure sores, Dr. Michael Baumholtz was drawn to plastic surgery early. He loves the diverse variety of people whose lives he touches and transforms. He feels privileged to be a part of patients’ lives and does whatever it takes to help them feel comfortable at their most vulnerable while helpi...

Dr. Shabnam Ghazizadeh loves the variety of head and neck surgery, especially rhinoplasty because it not only addresses the appearance of the nose and how it fits the person’s face, but also how well it functions. With every rhinoplasty, she approaches her patients with form and function equally in mind. As a female facial plastic surgeon with a fresh view, leadership skills, impressive training,...

Dr. Austin Hayes believes specializing allows him to focus on small innovations that make a big difference for his patients. From college in Oregon, to medical school at Columbia University in New York City, to training in Washington, Baltimore, Seattle, and Philadelphia before returning to his hometown of Portland to begin his cosmetic practice, Dr. Hayes had a diverse set of experiences during h...

Dr. Michael Stein views himself as a doctor first and a plastic surgeon second. He maintains long-term relationships with his patients, practices evidence-based medicine, and is well-versed in not only delivering beautiful results, but also supporting his patients from the first consultation through the years beyond. Understanding the anxiety people go through when getting plastic surgery, Dr. Ste...

Dr. Kyle Baltrusch is not only honest, intelligent, and compassionate, but also fun, charismatic, and easy to get along with. He’s proud to be a friend to his patients just as much as their plastic surgeon. Originally from a farming community in Montana, Dr. Baltrusch was the first in his family to attend college. With a passion for art and anatomy, he realized in middle school that he wanted to b...