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Dr. Howard Sutkin

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Howard Sutkin - Serving the San Jose Area

Plastic surgeon Dr. Howard Sutkin takes pride in providing Los Gatos and the San Jose area with exceptional cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Howard Sutkin grew up in New York. He moved to the Midwest in 1985 to begin his study of plastic surgery at the University of Chicago- Pritzker School of Medicine. His early training was distinguished by receiving Phi Beta Kappa and biochemistry excellence awards followed by recognition in the national scientific arena on his research involving skin healing and tissue vascularity.

He completed a surgical internship and residency at Stanford University. While at Stanford Dr. Howard Sutkin was well known for surgical excellence, compassionate care of patients, and his friendly manner.

Dr. Howard Sutkin took advanced fellowship training in microsurgery at The Buncke Clinic in San Francisco and in cosmetic surgery in Miami Beach at The Robbins Institute. As one of the top plastic surgeons in the San Jose area, Dr. Sutkin is dedicated to using the newest and most advanced techniques which are also proven safe and effective.

Dr. Sutkin enjoys painting and drawing. He has found that form and image are the basis for accurate plastic surgery diagnosis. He also has an avid love of animals and has participated in life saving surgery of felines. Dr. Sutkin has served as volunteer plastic surgeon and instructor in San Jose, as well as worldwide. He has visited places such as Vietnam and Bangladesh to correct congenital deformities in children. To learn more about Dr. Howard Sutkin’s overseas efforts, visit the Interplast page.


EDUCATION:
Medical School: Univ. of Chicago 1985-1989
Pritzker School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Medicine (Honors)
University: State University of New York 1981-1985
Univ. Center at Binghamton
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
State University of New York 1980
Center at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York
Advanced Program in Engineering

INTERNSHIP:
Stanford University Hospital - Surgical Services 1989-1990
Stanford, California

RESIDENCY:
General Surgery - Stanford University Hospital 1990-1992
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1992- 1995 Stanford University Hospital

CHIEF RESIDENCY:
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1994-1995
Stanford University Hospital

FELLOWSHIP:
Robbins Aesthetic Surgery Fellow - The Miami Heart Institute 1994
Miami, Florida
Clinical Fellow - The Harry Buncke Clinic 1993
Davies Medical Center - San Francisco, California

CERTIFICATION:
National Board of Medical Examiners
California Medical Board
Board-Certified ­ American Board of Plastic Surgery
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Laser Surgery Certified - Ultrapulse Co2, Pulsed Dye , Q switched Nd:Yag

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:
New York Academy of the Arts
New York Academy of Science
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons - Eligible Status
American Medical Association
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Santa Clara County Medical Association
California Medical Society
American Board of Plastic Surgery - (approved for examination and certification)
Northern California Chapter - American College of Surgeons Associate Member

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Interplast Surgical Committee 1993-1995
Palo Alto, California
Interplast Volunteer Surgeon 1991
Mazatlan, Mexico
Interplast Volunteer Surgeon 1993
Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Interplast Volunteer Surgeon 1995
Saigon, Vietnam
Interplast Team Leader 1997
Surin, Thailand

RESEARCH:
University Center at Binghamton Biophysical Laboratory 1982 – 1985
Director of Project : H2 Dibenzamidyl Sulfonic Stilbene and Interaction with Band 3, The Anion Transport Protein in the Human RBC Membrane
University of Chicago Department of Surgery 1985 – 1987
Research Associate: Skin Graft Survival - The Effect of Bacterial Presence in an in vitro Wound Model
New York University Department of Surgery 1985
Research Fellowship: Transplantation of Musculocutaneous Allografts The Langerhan Cell Interaction
University of Chicago Department of Surgery 1988
Research Associate: Effects of Aspirin on Platelet Adhesion in Arterial Microvascular Anastomosis
The Buncke Clinic - Davies Medical Center 1993
Clinical Fellow: Microvascular Salvage in Foot and Ankle Trauma
Stanford University Medical Center 1994
Functional Deficit in Latissimus Dorsi Transplantation

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Howard Sutkin, a plastic surgeon serving San Jose and the surrounding area, contact the Cosmetic Institute.

 
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