Richard A. Gangnes, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon in Orange County
Dr. Gangnes specializes exclusively in facial cosmetic surgery and has over 30 years of experience in this dynamic, evolving area of medical art and science. His passion for facial cosmetic surgery began with his graduation from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, ranked in the top 3 in the nation the last 5 years by U.S. News. He completed his surgical residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with a special emphasis and interest in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, Irvine where he is currently an assistant clinical professor actively involved in teaching residents and fellows the art and science of facial plastic surgery.
Dr. Gangnes is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
While continuing his teaching activities at UCI, he began a private practice in the city of San Clemente in 1980. With a move to the present day office location including the development of an accredited ambulatory surgical facility, he established Facial Aesthetic Concepts, focusing on facial rejuvenation, in 1991.
Dr. Gangnes is involved in plastic surgical societies and laser medicine societies, and is currently pursuing research projects in conjunction with his teaching activities at UCI.
With an increasing significance of the non-surgical aesthetic arts, including laser medicine and surgery and dermatologic skin care, he has been able to develop a comprehensive approach to the art and science of facial aesthetics by incorporating these disciplines into Facial Aesthetic Concepts. He believes a rested, natural, engaging, and vibrant appearance is always the primary goal of aesthetic medicine, using the least invasive procedures to achieve the greatest results.
Dr. Gangnes welcomes new and returning patients who would like to discuss their options with regard to the medical and surgical treatments available as well as new technologies that currently exist and those at the forefront of aesthetic medicine.
For further information about your facial plastic surgeon Dr. Gangnes, please contact our office.
Training:
- University of California Santa Barbara
B.S. Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
June 1970 - Washington University School of Medicine
M.D. received
June 1974 - University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
Surgical Internship
June 1975 - University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
1975-1979
Board Certifications:
- American Board of Otolarygology, Head and Neck Surgery
Certified 1979 - American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Certified 1995
Academic Appointments:
- UCI Medical Center
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and
Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery – Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery - Voluntary Clinical Faculty
Professional Societies:
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- American College of Quality Assurance
California Society of Plastic Surgery- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Ambulatory Health Care
- California Medical Association
- Orange County Medical Association
Hospital Appointments:
- Saddleback Memorial
Hospital , San Clemente Campus
San Clemente,CA - South Coast Medical Center
South Laguna, Ca - Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo, Ca - UCI Medical Center
Orange, Ca
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