Steven M. Hoefflin, MD, FICS, FACS
Dr. Hoefflin has stopped his active practice of plastic surgery
to continue his humanitarian work around the world.
Dr. Hoefflin wishes to thank the many thousands of patients
that he has had over the last 40 years for the honor and privilege
of being able to care for them.
After careful consideration, he has chosen James P. Watson,
MD, FACS, a long-time Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA to care
for his patients. Dr.
Watson is very highly qualified Plastic Surgeon and can be reached
by calling Dr. Hoefflin’s office.
Steven M. Hoefflin, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S. graduated first in his class at UCLA Medical School in 1972. He continued his education in general surgery and completed a full plastic surgical residency training program at the UCLA Medical Center, where he received the Surgical Medal Award.
Dr. Hoefflin is an international authority in aesthetic surgery. He is frequently published in books and medical journals. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Hoefflin was Assistant Clinical Professor (1979-1989) and Associate Clinical Professor (1989-2003) in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center. He received the Teacher of the Year Award, (1985-1986), and Best Clinical Faculty Teacher (2002-2003). He was Chief of Plastic Surgery at UCLA-Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center, (1982-1989) and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Brotman Medical Center, (1980-1985). He is a visiting professor for the International School of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Hoefflin is the Immediate Past President of the Los Angeles Plastic Surgery Society. Dr. Hoefflin is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society for Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Lipoplasty Society, Bay Surgical Society, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, The Rhinoplasty Society, The Royal Society of Medicine, and is a Fellow of The International College of Surgeons.
Due to Dr. Hoefflin's profound interest and expertise in plastic surgical innovations and education, he is frequently requested to teach at national and international plastic surgery meetings. He has maintained a private practice in aesthetic plastic surgery for over thirty years in Santa Monica, California.